Macarthur/echo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
122 students
Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
27%
Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data
Black
(19-20)77%
16%
Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data
White
(19-20)5%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
84%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Exc Children Have Opportunities School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Macarthur/echo Elementary School?
122 students attend Macarthur/echo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Macarthur/echo Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Macarthur/echo Elementary School part of?
Macarthur/echo Elementary School is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
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