The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
22%
Black
(09-10)99%
20%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Nelson Mandela School?
197 students attend Nelson Mandela School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nelson Mandela School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Nelson Mandela School offer ?
Nelson Mandela School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nelson Mandela School part of?
Nelson Mandela School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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