New Berlin Jr High School

Po Box 230
New Berlin, IL 62670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades 6-8, New Berlin Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Berlin Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

New Berlin Jr High School's student population of 175 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

New Berlin Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Berlin Jr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1900 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Berlin Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Berlin Jr High School 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.
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
1%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Berlin Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Berlin Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of New Berlin Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Berlin Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Berlin Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Berlin Jr High School's ranking?
New Berlin Jr High School is ranked #1900 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend New Berlin Jr High School?
175 students attend New Berlin Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Berlin Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Berlin Jr High School?
New Berlin Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Berlin Jr High School offer ?
New Berlin Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Berlin Jr High School part of?
New Berlin Jr High School is part of New Berlin CUSD 16 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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