Newark CCSD 66 School District

503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541-9501
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 235 students in Newark CCSD 66 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 Newark CCSD 66 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
235 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Newark CCSD 66 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)
#228 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Newark CCSD 66  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newark CCSD 66  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.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newark CCSD 66  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.
60-69%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
28%
# Black Students
n/a
304,568 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
187 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
80%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
20
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,591 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Newark CCSD 66  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
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Newark CCSD 66  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
$14,996
$22,343
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Newark CCSD 66  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
$12,591
$21,585
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Newark CCSD 66  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 Newark CCSD 66 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millbrook Junior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Grades: 5-8
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Grades: K-4
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District manages 2 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District is ranked #215 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark CCSD 66 School District?
80% of Newark CCSD 66 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Newark CCSD 66 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,591 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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