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New Berlin Elementary School

Elementary School · New Berlin Cusd 16 · New Berlin, IL

A New Berlin Cusd 16 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 N Cedar St, New Berlin, IL 62670

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$16,260
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at New Berlin Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

32.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Berlin 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average453/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,957

Median home value

$188,400

Median rent

$826/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New Berlin Cusd 16

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Berlin Elementary School is listed in New Berlin CUSD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Berlin Elementary School

New Berlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Berlin, IL, part of New Berlin Cusd 16, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,690 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Berlin Elementary School

What grades does New Berlin Elementary School serve?

New Berlin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend New Berlin Elementary School?

New Berlin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at New Berlin Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Berlin Elementary School rank in IL?

New Berlin Elementary School ranks #2,690 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is New Berlin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Berlin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Berlin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Berlin Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Berlin Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is New Berlin Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

32.6% of students at New Berlin 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 – 5th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 62670)
2,695
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
42.9
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 62670; 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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