Herman E Dummer serves 283 students in grades 4-5.
Herman E Dummer placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herman E Dummer's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herman E Dummer is ranked within the top 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 Herman E Dummer is 0.42, 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
#1479 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herman E Dummer's ranking?
Herman E Dummer is ranked #1479 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Herman E Dummer?
283 students attend Herman E Dummer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Herman E Dummer students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman E Dummer?
Herman E Dummer has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herman E Dummer offer ?
Herman E Dummer offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Herman E Dummer part of?
Herman E Dummer is part of Sandwich CUSD 430 School District.
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