New Milford Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- New Milford Elementary School served 222 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 89% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New Milford Elementary School is Jefferson High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arthur Froberg Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Arthur Froberg Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 462 students
1.9 miles
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815)874-2464 1.9 K-5 462 - Rockford Riverdahl Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 523 students
2.4 miles
3520 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815)229-2870 2.4 K-4 523 - Rockford Jefferson High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1633 students
2.5 miles
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815)874-9536 2.5 9-12 1633 - Rockford Wm Nashold Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 5 | 402 students
2.7 miles
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815)229-2155 2.7 5 402 - Rockford Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 315 students
3.6 miles
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815)961-1100 3.6 K-12 315
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