Summary:
The New Berlin CUSD 16 district in Illinois operates three schools: New Berlin Elementary School, New Berlin High School, and New Berlin Junior High School. The district stands out for its strong-performing junior high, with exceptional English Language Arts proficiency across grades 6-8, but faces challenges in math performance and attendance rates across all schools.
New Berlin High School is the district's top performer, ranking 187 out of 699 Illinois high schools with a 4-star rating and a solid 87.7% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, New Berlin Elementary School has mixed academic results, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency above the state average but 5th-grade ELA proficiency below. The district's struggle with math proficiency is evident, with all schools scoring below the state average in this area.
Attendance is a concern across the district, with all three schools exceeding the state's chronic absenteeism rate of around 14%. The student population is also relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as white. While the district allocates resources equitably, with consistent per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, it may need to examine how these resources are utilized to drive improved academic performance, particularly in mathematics.
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