Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mohawk 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohawk Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mohawk Primary Center's student population of 242 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mohawk Primary Center is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
74%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Mohawk Primary Center?
242 students attend Mohawk Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mohawk Primary Center students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mohawk Primary Center?
Mohawk Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mohawk Primary Center offer ?
Mohawk Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mohawk Primary Center part of?
Mohawk Primary Center is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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