Matheny-withrow Elementary School
Tel:
(217)525-3245
- Matheny-withrow Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Matheny-withrow Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Matheny-withrow Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Matheny-withrow Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2958 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 64% | 17% |
| White | 27% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield SD 186 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Matheny-withrow Elementary School is Springfield Southeast High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Washington Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 675 students
0.5 miles
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3182 0.5 6-8 675 - Springfield Springfield Ball Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 387 students
0.7 miles
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3275 0.7 K-8 387 - Springfield Springfield Southeast High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1207 students
0.7 miles
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3130 0.7 9-12 1207 - Springfield Iles Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-8 | 444 students
0.8 miles
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3226 0.8 1-8 444 - Springfield Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace Special Education School
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85 students
1.1 miles
2500 Taylor Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)529-8849 1.1 n/a 85
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