Serving 294 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Coal City Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Coal City, IL school district, encompassing approximately 53.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coal City Intermediate School's student population of 294 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal City Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Intermediate School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #287 out of 3,542 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 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Intermediate School?
294 students attend Coal City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Coal City Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 13:1.
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.
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