Newman Grade School (Closed 2015)

207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Newman Grade School serves 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(11-12)
≥80%
80%
(11-12)
60-79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Newman Grade School?
84 students attend Newman Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Newman Grade School students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newman Grade School?
Newman Grade School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newman Grade School offer ?
Newman Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Newman Grade School part of?
Newman Grade School is part of Shiloh Community Unit School District 1.

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