Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School serves 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School's student population of 112 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meredosia-chambersburg 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 Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School is 0.11, which is less 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 | #2917 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 94% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School is Meredosia-chambersburg High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Meredosia-chambersburg Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meredosia Meredosia-chambersburg High School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 53 students10
0.2 miles
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744 0.2 9-12 53 - Meredosia Meredosia-chambersburg Junior High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 36 students10
0.2 miles
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744 0.2 6-8 36 - Bluffs Bluffs Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 131 students10
5.4 miles
Po Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714 5.4 PK-6 131 - Bluffs Bluffs High School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 64 students10
5.4 miles
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815 5.4 9-12 64 - Bluffs Bluffs Junior High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 31 students10
5.4 miles
Po Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815 5.4 7-8 31
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