Coal City Intermediate School

305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 306 students in grades 4-5, Coal City Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coal City Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Coal City Intermediate School's student population of 306 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Coal City Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Intermediate School is 0.24, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#214 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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49%
28%
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60%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
87%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal City Intermediate School's ranking?
Coal City Intermediate School is ranked #214 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Intermediate School?
306 students attend Coal City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Coal City Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City Intermediate School?
Coal City Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal City Intermediate School offer ?
Coal City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Coal City Intermediate School part of?
Coal City Intermediate School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break 3/23 - 4/1 (CCIS Events)
March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
Spring Break 3/23 - 4/1 (CCIS Events)
March 31, 2024 (Sunday)
Spring Break 3/23 - 4/1 (CCIS Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School 1:25 Dismissal (CCIS Events)
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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