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Cedar Ridge Elementary School

2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704

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Cedar Ridge Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

447 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Ridge Elementary 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

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

Hispanic

30%

27%

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Black

14%

17%

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White

42%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mclean County Unified School District 5

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?

Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?

447 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?

Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Mclean County Unified School District 5.

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Event

Date

SPRING BREAK

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education