Top Rankings
New Simpson Hill School District 32 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 237 students in New Simpson Hill School District 32. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in New Simpson Hill School District 32 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
237 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Simpson Hill School District 32, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,591 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,156
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,591
$21,662
Best New Simpson Hill School District 32 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Simpson Hill School District 32?
New Simpson Hill School District 32 manages 1 public schools serving 237 students.
What is the rank of New Simpson Hill School District 32?
New Simpson Hill School District 32 is ranked #302 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Simpson Hill School District 32?
94% of New Simpson Hill School District 32 students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Simpson Hill School District 32?
New Simpson Hill School District 32 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Simpson Hill School District 32's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,591 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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