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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 89% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 79% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 62% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Arthur Froberg Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
1.9 miles
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464 1.9 K-5 454 - Rockford Riverdahl Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 648 students10
2.4 miles
3520 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870 2.4 K-5 648 - Rockford Jefferson High School Math: 10% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,680 student10
2.5 miles
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536 2.5 9-12 1,680 - Rockford Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 434 students
2.7 miles
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155 2.7 PK 434 - Rockford Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 321 students10
3.6 miles
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100 3.6 K-12 321
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