Serving 538 students in grades 4-6, Spencer Crossing ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Spencer Crossing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Spencer Crossing's student population of 538 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Spencer Crossing ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Crossing is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Spencer Crossing's ranking?
Spencer Crossing is ranked #655 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spencer Crossing?
538 students attend Spencer Crossing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spencer Crossing students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Crossing?
Spencer Crossing has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Crossing offer ?
Spencer Crossing offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Spencer Crossing part of?
Spencer Crossing is part of New Lenox School District 122.
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