Schrum Memorial School

485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Schrum Memorial School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Schrum Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Schrum Memorial School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Schrum Memorial School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schrum Memorial School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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<50%
28%
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<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schrum Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
27%
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Black
73%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Schrum Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schrum Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schrum Memorial School's ranking?
Schrum Memorial School is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Schrum Memorial School?
301 students attend Schrum Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Schrum Memorial School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schrum Memorial School?
Schrum Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schrum Memorial School offer ?
Schrum Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Schrum Memorial School part of?
Schrum Memorial School is part of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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