Serving 361 students in grades 1-5, Machesney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Machesney Elementary School serves the western part of Machesney Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Machesney Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of our District is to focus our resources and energy on helping our diverse learners realize they have unlimited potential.
School Rankings
Machesney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Machesney Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machesney Elementary School's ranking?
Machesney Elementary School is ranked #2128 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Machesney Elementary School?
361 students attend Machesney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Machesney Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Machesney Elementary School?
Machesney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Machesney Elementary School offer ?
Machesney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Machesney Elementary School part of?
Machesney Elementary School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
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