Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Illinois 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illinois School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Illinois School's student population of 326 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Illinois School 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 Illinois School is 0.17, 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
#2024 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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 Illinois School's ranking?
Illinois School is ranked #2024 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Illinois School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Illinois School?
326 students attend Illinois School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Illinois School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illinois School?
Illinois School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Illinois School offer ?
Illinois School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Illinois School part of?
Illinois School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Class - Early Dismissal
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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