George O Barr School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George O Barr School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George O Barr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George O Barr School's student population of 421 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George O Barr School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George O Barr School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George O Barr School's ranking?
George O Barr School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are George O Barr School often compared to?
George O Barr Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowlesburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend George O Barr School?
421 students attend George O Barr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of George O Barr School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does George O Barr School offer ?
George O Barr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George O Barr School part of?
George O Barr School is part of Silvis School District 34.
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