Top Rankings
New Athens CUSD 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 499 students in New Athens CUSD 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Athens CUSD 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
499 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Athens CUSD 60 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
28%
# Black Students
1 Student
303,129 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
486 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
97%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
36
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,311 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,756
$21,990
Spending / Student
$14,311
$21,244
Best New Athens CUSD 60 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Athens Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
New Athens Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
New Athens High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Athens CUSD 60 School District?
New Athens CUSD 60 School District manages 3 public schools serving 499 students.
What is the rank of New Athens CUSD 60 School District?
New Athens CUSD 60 School District is ranked #114 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens CUSD 60 School District?
97% of New Athens CUSD 60 School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Athens CUSD 60 School District?
New Athens CUSD 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Athens CUSD 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,311 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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