Steger Primary Center

3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Steger Primary Center's student population of 361 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Steger Primary Center is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
6-9%
29%
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(14-15)
10-14%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
45%
27%
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Black
29%
17%
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White
19%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Steger Primary Center?
361 students attend Steger Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Steger Primary Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steger Primary Center?
Steger Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Steger Primary Center offer ?
Steger Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Steger Primary Center part of?
Steger Primary Center is part of Steger SD 194 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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