Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matheny-withrow 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matheny-withrow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Matheny-withrow Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Matheny-withrow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matheny-withrow Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#3023 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
68%
16%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matheny-withrow Elementary School's ranking?
Matheny-withrow Elementary School is ranked #3023 out of 3,426 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?
6-9% 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 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Matheny-withrow Elementary School?
213 students attend Matheny-withrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Matheny-withrow Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matheny-withrow Elementary School?
Matheny-withrow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Matheny-withrow Elementary School offer ?
Matheny-withrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Matheny-withrow Elementary School part of?
Matheny-withrow Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
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