Top Rankings
New Lenox SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,029 students in New Lenox SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Lenox SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
5,029 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Lenox SD 122 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 926 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
538 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
71 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
4,215 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
84%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
439
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
507
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
562
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
557
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
562
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
535
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
581
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
616
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,737 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,876
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,737
$21,409
Best New Lenox SD 122 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Grades: 1-3
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Nelson Prairie School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Grades: 1-3
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Pointe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Grades: 1-3
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Crossing
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
Grades: 4-6
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #77.
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Grades: 4-6
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Oster-oakview School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
Grades: 4-6
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Grades: 7-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
Grades: 1-3
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,029 students.
What is the rank of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District is ranked #181 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox SD 122 School District?
84% of New Lenox SD 122 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Lenox SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,737 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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