Oak Grove West School
Tel:
(309)697-0621
- Oak Grove West School serves 148 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Oak Grove West School's student population of 148 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 148 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Grove West School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Grove West School is 0.20, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2783 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oak Grove SD 68 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Grove West School is Limestone Community High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monroe Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove East Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Grades: 9-12 | 1016 students
0.5 miles
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(309)697-6271 0.5 9-12 1016 - Peoria Oak Grove East Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 151 students
1.0 miles
4812 Pfeiffer Rd
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(309)697-3367 1.0 PK-4 151 - Peoria Monroe Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 282 students
1.8 miles
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309)697-3120 1.8 K-8 282 - Peoria Hollis Consolidated Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 161 students
2.0 miles
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309)697-1325 2.0 K-8 161 - Peoria Bartonville Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 298 students
2.1 miles
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309)697-3253 2.1 PK-8 298
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