Bement Elementary School
Bement Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bement Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bement Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bement Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 145 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Bement Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bement Elementary School is 0.22, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #483 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
Black | 5% | 17% |
White | 88% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bement CUSD 5 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bement Elementary School is Bement High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bement Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bement Bement High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 100 students10
0.0 miles
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200 0 9-12 100 - Bement Bement Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 67 students10
0.0 miles
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200 0 6-8 67 - Monticello Monticello High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 527 students10
6.7 miles
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 6.7 9-12 527 - Monticello Washington School Math: 50% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-5 | 232 students10
6.8 miles
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 6.8 4-5 232 - Monticello Monticello Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 356 students10
7.1 miles
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511 7.1 6-8 356
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