Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
New Simpson Hill Dist 32's student population of 210 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Simpson Hill Dist 32's ranking?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
210 students attend New Simpson Hill Dist 32.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of New Simpson Hill Dist 32 students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Simpson Hill Dist 32 offer ?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Simpson Hill Dist 32 part of?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is part of New Simpson Hill SD 32 School District.
School Calendar
View the New Simpson Hill Dist 32 yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Students Last Day of school if no emergency days are used (to be adjusted according to use of emergency days)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
Last day of school for students if 5 or more emergency days are used
June 02, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 1/10/2011
I have 2 children who graduated fom N.S.H. and am happy to say that they received a quality education which prepared them for high school as well as college.
2 1/3/2011
The adm. has no backbone and the school board are yes people to whatever the adm. wants. They need to take some control of the teacher. Anyone with a child there knows who i am talking about.
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