Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mccarty 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 20% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCarty Elementary School serves the west part of Aurora, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living within 0.7 miles of the school and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccarty Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccarty 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 Mccarty Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1884 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
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)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccarty Elementary School's ranking?
Mccarty Elementary School is ranked #1884 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mccarty Elementary School often compared to?
Mccarty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reba O Steck Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% 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 Mccarty Elementary School?
478 students attend Mccarty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mccarty Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccarty Elementary School?
Mccarty Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccarty Elementary School offer ?
Mccarty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mccarty Elementary School part of?
Mccarty Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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