Mccarty Elementary School
Mccarty Elementary School serves 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mccarty Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Mccarty Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mccarty Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 578 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mccarty Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mccarty Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2018 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 14% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
| Black | 14% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mccarty Elementary School is Waubonsie Valley High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fischer Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reba O Steck Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Reba O Steck Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 575 students10
0.5 miles
460 Inverness Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3500 0.5 K-5 575 - Aurora Fischer Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 909 students10
0.8 miles
1305 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3100 0.8 6-8 909 - Aurora Georgetown Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 516 students10
0.8 miles
995 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456 0.8 K-5 516 - Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School Math: 56% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,642 students10
0.9 miles
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300 0.9 9-12 2,642 - Aurora Peter M Gombert Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 424 students10
1.1 miles
2707 Ridge Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3700 1.1 K-5 424
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