Cooke School (Closed 2017)
- Cooke School served 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 26% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 45% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Galesburg CUSD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cooke School is Raes East Alternative Ed (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Churchill Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Steele School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Galesburg Steele School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 365 students
0.9 miles
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)973-2016 0.9 K-5 365 - Galesburg Raes East Alternative Ed Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
1.2 miles
325 E Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)345-0101 1.2 9-12 21 - Galesburg Churchill Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 513 students
1.5 miles
905 Maple Ave
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)973-2002 1.5 6-8 513 - Galesburg Raes Night School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 12
1.5 miles
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)345-3828 1.5 12 n/a - Galesburg Raes Rssp Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 9 students
1.5 miles
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)734-6822 1.5 6-12 9
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