New Milford Elementary School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
11%
17%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend New Milford Elementary School?
222 students attend New Milford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of New Milford Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Milford Elementary School?
New Milford Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Milford Elementary School offer ?
New Milford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is New Milford Elementary School part of?
New Milford Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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