Dodds Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Dodds Elementary School served 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 6-9% | 29% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 95% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dodds CCSD 7 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dodds Elementary School is Mt Vernon Alternative School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bethel Grade School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spring Garden Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Spring Garden Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 135 students10
0.1 miles
14975 E Bakerville
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070 0.1 K-4 135 - Mount Vernon Bethel Grade School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 188 students10
2.5 miles
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095 2.5 PK-8 188 - Mount Vernon Mt Vernon Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 12 | 28 students
3.0 miles
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071 3 12 28 - Mount Vernon Safe School Program Alternative School Grades: 10-11 | 18 students
3.0 miles
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071 3 10-11 18 - Mount Vernon Mcclellan Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 56 students10
4.2 miles
9475 N Il Hwy 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072 4.2 K-8 56
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