Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Middlefork Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlefork Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Middlefork Primary School's student population of 222 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middlefork Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlefork Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlefork Primary School's ranking?
Middlefork Primary School is ranked #38 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Middlefork Primary School?
222 students attend Middlefork Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Middlefork Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlefork Primary School?
Middlefork Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middlefork Primary School offer ?
Middlefork Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Middlefork Primary School part of?
Middlefork Primary School is part of Sunset Ridge SD 29 School District.
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