Serving 180 students in grades 4-5, Peotone Intermediate Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone Intermediate Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peotone Intermediate Center's student population of 180 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peotone Intermediate Center is 0.37, 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)26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Intermediate Center?
180 students attend Peotone Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Peotone Intermediate Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Intermediate Center?
Peotone Intermediate Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peotone Intermediate Center offer ?
Peotone Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Peotone Intermediate Center part of?
Peotone Intermediate Center is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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