Serving 224 students in grades 5-12, Estelle Sauget Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
95%
17%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
The graduation rate of Estelle Sauget Academic Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 82%.
How many students attend Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
224 students attend Estelle Sauget Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Estelle Sauget Academic Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estelle Sauget Academic Center offer ?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Estelle Sauget Academic Center part of?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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