Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Metcalf School ranks in the top 5% 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 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Metcalf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Metcalf School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Metcalf School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Metcalf School is 0.44, 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
#127 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
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 Thomas Metcalf School's ranking?
Thomas Metcalf School is ranked #127 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thomas Metcalf School often compared to?
Thomas Metcalf Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Metcalf School?
391 students attend Thomas Metcalf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thomas Metcalf School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Metcalf School offer ?
Thomas Metcalf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Metcalf School part of?
Thomas Metcalf School is part of ISU Laboratory Schools School District.
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