New Lenox SD 122 School District

102 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-1702
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

New Lenox SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,050 students in New Lenox SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Lenox SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
5,050 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

New Lenox SD 122 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#198 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New Lenox SD 122  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Lenox SD 122  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Lenox SD 122  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
581 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
78 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
4,174 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
144
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
387
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
544
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
525
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
574
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
582
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
572
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
555
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
572
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,676 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of New Lenox SD 122  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of New Lenox SD 122  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,806
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in New Lenox SD 122  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,676
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in New Lenox SD 122  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best New Lenox SD 122 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnold J Tyler School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Grades: 1-3
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Nelson Ridge School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Grades: 4-6
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Crossing
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
Grades: 4-6
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer Pointe
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Grades: 1-3
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Nelson Prairie School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Grades: 1-3
| 406 students
Rank: #77.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Bentley Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Oster-oakview School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
Grades: 4-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Junior High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Grades: 7-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1111.
Haines Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
Grades: 1-3
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spencer Trail
1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
Grades: K
| 387 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,050 students.
What is the rank of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District is ranked #205 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox SD 122 School District?
83% of New Lenox SD 122 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Lenox SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,676 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,050 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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