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Newport Elem School
Elementary School · Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Wadsworth, IL
A Beach Park Ccsd 3 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15872 W 21st St, Wadsworth, IL 60083
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newport Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newport Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,912
Median home value
$286,400
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Prairie Trail SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Millburn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 3–5 | 4.5 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beach Park Ccsd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newport Elem School is listed in Beach Park CCSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newport Elem School
Newport Elem School is a public elementary school in Wadsworth, IL, part of Beach Park Ccsd 3, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,623 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newport Elem School
What grades does Newport Elem School serve?
Newport Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newport Elem School?
Newport Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newport Elem School rank in IL?
Newport Elem School ranks #3,623 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Newport Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newport Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Newport Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport Elem School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newport Elem School a charter school?
No, Newport Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newport Elem School a Title I school?
No, Newport Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport Elem School?
64.1% of students at Newport Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (847) 599-5330
- Area population (ZIP 60083)
- 9,655
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 60083; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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