Hines Primary School
Hines Primary School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Hines Primary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hines Primary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hines Primary 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 Hines Primary School is 0.58, 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
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
60%
17%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
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 schools are Hines Primary School often compared to?
Hines Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Heights High School, Peoria Heights Grade 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Hines Primary School?
482 students attend Hines Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hines Primary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hines Primary School offer ?
Hines Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hines Primary School part of?
Hines Primary School is part of Peoria School District 150.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students - Half-day (if no emergency days used)
June 02, 2023 (Friday)
VHECEC/KCSS Last Day for Students (if no emergency days used)
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
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