Serving 463 students in grades 1-3, Spencer Pointe ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer Pointe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Spencer Pointe's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Spencer Pointe ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Pointe is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Pointe's ranking?
Spencer Pointe is ranked #730 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spencer Pointe?
463 students attend Spencer Pointe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Spencer Pointe students are White, 9% 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 Pointe?
Spencer Pointe has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Pointe offer ?
Spencer Pointe offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Spencer Pointe part of?
Spencer Pointe is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.
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