Dieterich Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 925-5248
Dieterich Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dieterich Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dieterich Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dieterich Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 321 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dieterich Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dieterich Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #203 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 95% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dieterich CUSD 30 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Dieterich Elementary School is Dieterich Jr/sr High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Teutopolis Grade School (7.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dieterich Dieterich Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 190 students
0.0 miles
Po Box 187
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247 0.0 7-12 190 - Teutopolis Teutopolis Grade School Grades: PK-6 | 594 students
7.0 miles
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232 7.0 PK-6 594 - Teutopolis Teutopolis High School Grades: 9-12 | 316 students
7.3 miles
801 W Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139 7.3 9-12 316 - Teutopolis Teutopolis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 147 students
7.6 miles
904 W Water St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678 7.6 7-8 147 - Effingham Central Grade School Grades: 2-5 | 669 students
9.0 miles
10421 N Us Hwy 45
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400 9.0 2-5 669
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