Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center

401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's student population of 627 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
27%
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Black
28%
17%
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White
47%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's ranking?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center often compared to?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Summersville Grade School, Bethel Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
627 students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center offer ?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center part of?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is part of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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