Serena Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Serena Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
25-29%
32%
(16-17)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Serena Elementary School?
139 students attend Serena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Serena Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Serena Elementary School?
Serena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Serena Elementary School offer ?
Serena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Serena Elementary School part of?
Serena Elementary School is part of Serena Community Unit School District 2.

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