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New Simpson Hill Dist 32

Elementary School · New Simpson Hill Sd 32 · Tunnel Hill, IL

A New Simpson Hill Sd 32 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

95 Tunnel Hill Rd, Tunnel Hill, IL 62972

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,962
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at New Simpson Hill Dist 32 score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Simpson Hill Dist 32 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,007

Median home value

$173,500

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

97.7%

Poverty rate

0.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62972; 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 Simpson Hill Sd 32

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is listed in New Simpson Hill SD 32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Simpson Hill Dist 32

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is a public elementary school in Tunnel Hill, IL, part of New Simpson Hill Sd 32, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,433 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Simpson Hill Dist 32

What grades does New Simpson Hill Dist 32 serve?

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend New Simpson Hill Dist 32?

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Simpson Hill Dist 32?

The student-teacher ratio at New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Simpson Hill Dist 32 rank in IL?

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 ranks #2,433 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is New Simpson Hill Dist 32's MySchoolScout rating?

New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Simpson Hill Dist 32?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Simpson Hill Dist 32 a charter school?

No, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Simpson Hill Dist 32 a Title I school?

No, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Simpson Hill Dist 32?

38.4% of students at New Simpson Hill Dist 32 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 – 8th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 62972)
891
Area median age
57
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 62972; 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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