Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School's student population of 446 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dee-mack Primary/jr High School's ranking?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is ranked #808 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dee-mack Primary/jr High School often compared to?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dee-mack Primary/jr High School?
446 students attend Dee-mack Primary/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dee-mack Primary/jr High School offer ?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dee-mack Primary/jr High School part of?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is part of Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
1:30 Dismissal - Spring Break Starts
March 27, 2026 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break - Classes Resume 4/6/26
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
1:30 Dismissal - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (2 or fewer snow days used)
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
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