Serving 432 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mackinaw, IL, spanning approximately 75.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 9 miles away.
- 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 432 students has declined by 8% 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
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.13, 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
#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
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
29.7%
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
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?
432 students attend Dee-mack Primary/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 CUSD 701 School District.
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