Durfee Magnet Elementary School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
26%
Black
(19-20)64%
17%
White
(19-20)22%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)13%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Durfee Magnet Elementary School?
330 students attend Durfee Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Durfee Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Durfee Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Durfee Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Durfee Magnet Elementary School part of?
Durfee Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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