New Berlin Jr High School

New Berlin CUSD 16
PO Box 230
New Berlin, IL 62670
175 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Berlin Junior High School, located in New Berlin, Illinois, serves as a central hub for middle-level education within the New Berlin Community Unit School District #16. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in their early adolescent years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academic instruction, New Berlin Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school cultivates a supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students navigate the unique challenges of junior high. As a focal point of the local community, the school remains committed to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.
175
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Berlin CUSD 16
Phone: (217)488-6012
Website: http://www.pretzelpride.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
379 Students
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th