Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Paul Revere Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paul Revere Primary School serves the northeast part of Blue Island, IL, with an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Revere Primary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paul Revere Primary 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 Paul Revere Primary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#2020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Revere Primary School's ranking?
Paul Revere Primary School is ranked #2020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Paul Revere Primary School?
318 students attend Paul Revere Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Paul Revere Primary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Revere Primary School?
Paul Revere Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul Revere Primary School offer ?
Paul Revere Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Paul Revere Primary School part of?
Paul Revere Primary School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.
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