Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy serves 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
48%
17%
White
16%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 5/5/2008
At Newberry there are wonderful academic programs. There are some awesome teachers. Overall a wonderful school
Review Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
New Federal Guidelines Open School Doors to Immigrant Children
The Obama Administration recently warned states that refusing enrollment to students based on citizenship or immigration status violates federal law.
Pros and Cons of Public School Exit Exams
Learn about whether public school exit exams will be a benefit or drawback for students.
August 02, 2021
Post-Pandemic Tips for Public School Parents and StudentsThe 2020-21 school year was unlike any other and hopefully not one we’ll repeat anytime soon. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of America’s public education system and we’re still seeing the effects. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the pandemic on America’s public schools, see how they responded, and talk about some tips for returning to in-person education this fall.
