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

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

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
15:1

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%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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