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New Simpson Hill District 32

Public | PK-8 | 238 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 7, 2011

Having had 2 children graduate from N.S.H., I can highly recommend this school. My children received an excellent education, there which more tham prepared them for high school and college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2010

The school board and adm are a joke. they do not care about the students. My child has been harrassed by one teacher there several times. We have been to the school board and adm numerous times. They will do nothing. If it were their child they would feel the same, but it isn't so it is irrelevant. How many complaints does it take to get something done???
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2010

NSH does not allow much input from parents. Unless you are a school board member/parent there isn't much can be done. The school board bows to administration and the administration bows to the teachers. The teachers punish for bathroom breaks and rules are never written just dictated by the teachers. I would not recomment this school to anyone who cares about their involvement with their childrens education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2010

What a wonderful school. It starts with the administration and goes right down to the students. Communication between and teacher and parent is so vital in this day and age. The administration knows how to do this and they know how to do it each and every year. My father was a school teacher for 35 years and I have been in school for most of my life. I have seen many programs fall due to their inability to make things exciting for parents and students and their inability to keep parents informed of what is going on in their school system. Way to go NSH for such a wonderful rating! You won't find very many better ratings in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female81%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income82%
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Low income36%
Non-low income69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students95%
Femalen/a
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income100%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income82%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income71%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female92%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income64%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income62%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income54%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income54%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female90%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 19%
Hispanic 0% 21%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Tunnel Hill, IL 62972
Phone: (618) 658-8536

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