George O Barr School

1305 5th Avenue
Silvis, IL 61282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
50%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
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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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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