Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(309) 557-4423
Pepper Ridge Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pepper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Pepper Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, 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 | #1651 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 14% | 17% |
| White | 72% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mclean County USD 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pepper Ridge Elementary School is Ybmc Charter School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bloomington Junior High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fox Creek Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bloomington Fox Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 308 students
1.4 miles
3910 Timberwolf Trl
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416 1.4 K-5 308 - Bloomington Brigham Elementary School Grades: PK | 169 students
1.9 miles
201 Brigham School R
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413 1.9 PK 169 - Bloomington Sarah A Raymond School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 273 students
2.1 miles
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308 2.1 PK 273 - Bloomington Cedar Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
2.2 miles
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413 2.2 K-5 509 - Normal Ybmc Charter School Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 52 students
2.2 miles
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898 2.2 11-12 52
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