Very Good
#693 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Arnold J Tyler School
Elementary School · New Lenox Sd 122 · New Lenox, IL
A New Lenox Sd 122 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 E Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arnold J Tyler School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arnold J Tyler School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated978/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Lenox), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,260
Median home value
$373,100
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer PointeEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 1–3 | 0.9 mi | 463 | Compare → |
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| Haines Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–3 | 1.6 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Nelson Prairie SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 1–3 | 2.1 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Lenox Sd 122
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arnold J Tyler School is listed in New Lenox SD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arnold J Tyler School
Arnold J Tyler School is a public elementary school in New Lenox, IL, part of New Lenox Sd 122, serving approximately 380 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arnold J Tyler School
What grades does Arnold J Tyler School serve?
Arnold J Tyler School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Arnold J Tyler School?
Arnold J Tyler School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold J Tyler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold J Tyler School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arnold J Tyler School rank in IL?
Arnold J Tyler School ranks #693 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arnold J Tyler School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arnold J Tyler School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arnold J Tyler School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arnold J Tyler School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arnold J Tyler School a charter school?
No, Arnold J Tyler School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arnold J Tyler School a Title I school?
No, Arnold J Tyler School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arnold J Tyler School?
17.6% of students at Arnold J Tyler School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (815) 485-2398
- Area population (ZIP 60451)
- 37,481
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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