For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 854 students in New Berlin Community Unit School District 16. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
854 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Berlin Community Unit School District 16, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,755 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,523
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,755
$21,662
Best New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Berlin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Berlin Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Berlin Community Unit School District 16?
New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 manages 3 public schools serving 854 students.
What is the rank of New Berlin Community Unit School District 16?
New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 is ranked #408 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Berlin Community Unit School District 16?
93% of New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Berlin Community Unit School District 16?
New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Berlin Community Unit School District 16's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,755 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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