Serving 123 students in grades 1-4, Brick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Brick Elementary School?
123 students attend Brick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brick Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brick Elementary School?
Brick Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brick Elementary School offer ?
Brick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Brick Elementary School part of?
Brick Elementary School is part of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15.
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