Oak Grove West School (Closed 2018)
Oak Grove West School served 148 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 148 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 88% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oak Grove 68 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Oak Grove School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Peoria Limestone Community High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student10
0.5 miles
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271 0.5 9-12 1,009 - Peoria Oak Grove School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 276 students10
1.0 miles
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3367 1 K-8 276 - Peoria Seapco Rise Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school
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4812 Pfeiffer Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0880 1 Inquire with school n/a - Peoria Monroe Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 288 students10
1.8 miles
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120 1.8 K-8 288 - Peoria Hollis Consolidated Grade School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 160 students10
2.0 miles
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325 2 K-8 160
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