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#902 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

New Baden Elementary School

Elementary School · Wesclin Cusd 3 · New Baden, IL

A Wesclin Cusd 3 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Marilyn Dr, New Baden, IL 62265

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,984
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at New Baden Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Baden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low239/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Baden), 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

$88,097

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Albers Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–84.3 mi148Compare →
Damiansville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–84.3 mi82Compare →
Trenton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–34.8 mi204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wesclin Cusd 3

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$12,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Baden Elementary School is listed in Wesclin CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Baden Elementary School

New Baden Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Baden, IL, part of Wesclin Cusd 3, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Baden Elementary School

What grades does New Baden Elementary School serve?

New Baden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend New Baden Elementary School?

New Baden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Baden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Baden Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Baden Elementary School rank in IL?

New Baden Elementary School ranks #902 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is New Baden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Baden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 New Baden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Baden Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Baden Elementary School a charter school?

No, New Baden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Baden Elementary School a Title I school?

No, New Baden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Baden Elementary School?

46.6% of students at New Baden Elementary 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 62265)
4,396
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
40.7
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 62265; 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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