S.o.a.r 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
56 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Exceptional Services for Exceptional Students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
27%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)9%
16%
White
(19-20)73%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend S.o.a.r?
56 students attend S.o.a.r.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of S.o.a.r students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is S.o.a.r part of?
S.o.a.r is part of Lasalle Putnam Alliance School District.
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