Primary Academic Center (Closed 2013)

Primary Academic Center serves 147 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(11-12)
80-89%
80%
(11-12)
60-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Primary Academic Center?
147 students attend Primary Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Primary Academic Center students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primary Academic Center?
Primary Academic Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Primary Academic Center offer ?
Primary Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Primary Academic Center part of?
Primary Academic Center is part of Prairie-Hills Education Service District 144.

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