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#1749 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 46% in state
Spencer Crossing
Middle School · New Lenox Sd 122 · New Lenox, IL
A New Lenox Sd 122 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1711 Spencer Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Math 46% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spencer Crossing score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spencer Crossing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 4–6 | 0.8 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Nelson Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–6 | 2.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Hickory Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Oster-oakview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–6 | 2.5 mi | 365 | 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.
New Lenox Sd 122
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Spencer Crossing is listed in New Lenox SD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer Crossing
Spencer Crossing is a public middle school in New Lenox, IL, part of New Lenox Sd 122, serving approximately 538 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer Crossing
What grades does Spencer Crossing serve?
Spencer Crossing serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Spencer Crossing?
Spencer Crossing has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Crossing?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Crossing is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer Crossing rank in IL?
Spencer Crossing ranks #1,749 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spencer Crossing's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer Crossing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Spencer Crossing?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencer Crossing has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spencer Crossing a charter school?
No, Spencer Crossing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer Crossing a Title I school?
No, Spencer Crossing is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spencer Crossing?
5.9% of students at Spencer Crossing 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (815) 462-7997
- 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.
- 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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