How many students attend Spencer Crossing?

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Spencer Crossing.

What is the racial makeup of Spencer Crossing?

Students at Spencer Crossing are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Spencer Crossing attend?

Students who attend Spencer Crossing usually go on to attend Lincoln-Way Central High School

Spencer Crossing

Summary:

Spencer Crossing is a public middle school serving 505 students in grades 4-6 in the New Lenox School District 122 in Illinois. The school generally performs well academically, with test scores that are higher than the state average but lower than the district average. However, Spencer Crossing faces some challenges, including a steady increase in chronic absenteeism and a decline in ELA and math proficiency rates over the past few years.

One of the key strengths of Spencer Crossing is its strong science proficiency rate, which at 64.1% is higher than the state average of 53.2%. In comparison to nearby schools, Spencer Crossing's test scores are generally higher than those of Oster-Oakview School and Bentley Elementary School, but lower than the higher-performing Liberty Junior High School and Hickory Creek Middle School. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 4.55%, suggests a relatively affluent student population compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

While Spencer Crossing's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.2% is lower than the New Lenox School District 122 average of 12.2% at Liberty Junior High School, the steady increase in this metric over the past few years is a concern and may be an area for the school to focus on. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $10,830 in 2022-2023 is lower than the district average of $12,481 at Liberty Junior High School, but higher than the state average, suggesting that the school may be able to leverage its resources to continue improving its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-2373

(815) 462-7997

District: New Lenox School District 122

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,020

Students who attend Spencer Crossing usually attend:

High:

Lincoln-Way Central High School

Feeder schools for Spencer Crossing:

Elementary:

Spencer Pointe

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spencer Crossing ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New Lenox School District 122. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Crossing is 20.6, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the New Lenox School District 122! (See more...)

Compare Spencer Crossing employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Crossing is $11,020, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the New Lenox School District 122!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Crossing:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Crossing 442^nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Spencer Crossing in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Spencer Crossing

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Rank History for all students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2007	78.22	352^nd	2095	83.2%
2008	78.28	406^th	2092	80.6%
2009	72.10	665^th	2120	68.6%
2010	72.34	652^nd	2139	69.5%
2011	73.39	597^th	2147	72.2%
2012	65.33	894^th	2166	58.7%
2013	73.16	576^th	2167	73.4%
2014	73.00	557^th	2093	73.4%
2015	75.51	424^th	2052	79.3%
2016	72.73	499^th	2046	75.6%
2017	77.76	414^th	2044	79.7%
2018	80.09	361^st	2037	82.3%
2019	87.83	208^th	2086	90.0%
2021	84.97	236^th	1948	87.9%
2022	76.80	437^th	2082	79.0%
2023	82.89	320^th	2077	84.6%
2024	76.76	442^nd	2067	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	42.95	358^th	763	53.1%
2019	65.16	274^th	1194	77.1%
2021	61.91	169^th	640	73.6%
2022	46.39	454^th	1113	59.2%
2023	77.36	170^th	1156	85.3%
2024	75.98	190^th	1195	84.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	71.23	312^th	1765	82.3%
2019	81.80	152^nd	1816	91.6%
2024	69.64	358^th	1793	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	79.96	332^nd	1964	83.1%
2019	86.57	201^st	2019	90.0%
2021	82.17	228^th	1680	86.4%
2022	73.00	469^th	1970	76.2%
2023	81.47	297^th	1957	84.8%
2024	76.09	389^th	1942	80.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.82	109^th	907	88.0%
2024	77.46	93^rd	886	89.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	77.59	381^st	1972	80.7%
2019	86.41	207^th	2019	89.7%
2021	82.14	218^th	1707	87.2%
2022	77.14	390^th	1977	80.3%
2023	80.45	313^th	1984	84.2%
2024	74.48	436^th	1959	77.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	86.96	47^th	955	95.1%
2023	93.13	31^st	970	96.8%
2024	89.80	47^th	959	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Spencer Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.62	458^th	1463	68.7%
2019	74.21	301^st	1462	79.4%
2021	74.03	251^st	1308	80.8%
2022	59.03	544^th	1425	61.8%
2023	65.47	426^th	1419	70.0%
2024	58.70	545^th	1392	60.8%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Spencer Crossing

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	452	0	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	463
2008	430	2	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	447
2009	415	2	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2010	427	5	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
2011	418	5	8	23	0	1	7	0	462
2012	423	4	7	27	1	0	5	0	467
2013	404	3	6	27	1	0	8	0	449
2014	421	2	6	23	2	0	8	0	462
2015	414	3	8	16	1	0	6	0	448
2016	424	4	6	20	1	0	7	0	462
2017	412	6	8	18	0	2	10	0	456
2018	414	9	10	28	1	2	10	0	474
2019	395	6	9	33	1	0	15	0	459
2020	394	4	6	35	1	0	8	0	448
2021	349	2	7	28	0	0	10	0	396
2022	382	2	7	30	0	0	12	0	433
2023	446	3	7	33	0	0	16	0	505
2024	472	7	9	34	0	0	16	0	538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spencer Crossing

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	463	20.0	23.2	n/a
2008	447	20.0	22.4	n/a
2009	433	22.0	19.7	5.8
2010	439	20.0	21.9	4.1
2011	462	21.0	22.0	10.4
2012	467	21.0	22.2	6.2
2013	449	26.8	16.7	8.7
2014	462	20.0	23.1	10
2015	448	25.0	17.9	9.6
2016	462	24.0	19.2	2.8
2017	456	23.1	19.6	5.7
2018	474	27.5	17.2	8.6
2019	459	24.0	19.1	7.6
2020	448	24.0	18.6	6.3
2021	396	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	433	22.0	19.6	5.3
2023	505	27.6	18.2	4.6
2024	538	26.0	20.6	5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spencer Crossing

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	463	20.0	23.2	n/a
2008	447	20.0	22.4	n/a
2009	433	22.0	19.7	5.8
2010	439	20.0	21.9	4.1
2011	462	21.0	22.0	10.4
2012	467	21.0	22.2	6.2
2013	449	26.8	16.7	8.7
2014	462	20.0	23.1	10
2015	448	25.0	17.9	9.6
2016	462	24.0	19.2	2.8
2017	456	23.1	19.6	5.7
2018	474	27.5	17.2	8.6
2019	459	24.0	19.1	7.6
2020	448	24.0	18.6	6.3
2021	396	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	433	22.0	19.6	5.3
2023	505	27.6	18.2	4.6
2024	538	26.0	20.6	5.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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