Focus Safe School Program

1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Focus Safe School 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: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students (19-20)
12 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
White
(19-20)
100%
48%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Focus Safe School Program?
12 students attend Focus Safe School Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Focus Safe School Program students are White.
What grades does Focus Safe School Program offer ?
Focus Safe School Program offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Focus Safe School Program part of?
Focus Safe School Program is part of Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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