Excel Alternative Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
48 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
27%
Black
(19-20)4%
16%
White
(19-20)81%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Excel Alternative Program?
48 students attend Excel Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Excel Alternative Program students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Excel Alternative Program part of?
Excel Alternative Program is part of Henry-Stark County Special Educational School District.
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