Jasper County Cud 1 School District
School District · Newton, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#427 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,101
$2,589 vs Illinois median
District size
1,189 students
Typical than Illinois median
The short answer
Jasper County Cud 1 ranks #427 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Jasper County Cud 1's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ste Marie Elem School (7.3/10), Newton Elem School (7.2/10), and Newton Comm High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jasper County Cud 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ste Marie Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Newton Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Newton Comm High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Jasper Co JR High | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jasper County Cud 1
Jasper County Cud 1 is a Newton, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,189 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $14,101 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Jasper County Cud 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ste Marie Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jasper County Cud 1 students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jasper County Cud 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jasper County Cud 1 with test data.
Schools in Jasper County Cud 1
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Newton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- District spending per student
- $14,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jasper County Cud 1?
Jasper County Cud 1 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jasper County Cud 1?
The average composite rating for Jasper County Cud 1 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jasper County Cud 1?
Jasper County Cud 1's district-level spending was $14,101 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jasper County Cud 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jasper County Cud 1 is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jasper County Cud 1?
Ste Marie Elem School is the highest-rated school in Jasper County Cud 1 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jasper County Cud 1?
Across schools in Jasper County Cud 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jasper County Cud 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Jasper County Cud 1 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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