Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 337 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is 0.17, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #675 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 91% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Batavia USD 101 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is Paws (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Geneva Middle School North (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fabyan Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Batavia Paws Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 3 students
1.3 miles
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600 1.3 11-12 3 - Batavia Batavia Senior High School Math: 60% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,899 student10
1.4 miles
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600 1.4 9-12 1,899 - Geneva Fabyan Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 249 students10
1.5 miles
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600 1.5 K-5 249 - Geneva Geneva Middle School North Math: 46% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 670 students10
1.5 miles
1357 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3700 1.5 6-8 670 - Geneva Geneva Middle School South Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 682 students10
1.7 miles
1415 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600 1.7 6-8 682
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