Social-emotional Alt Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
26%
Black
(19-20)44%
17%
White
(19-20)46%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Social-emotional Alt Program?
41 students attend Social-emotional Alt Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Social-emotional Alt Program students are White, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Social-emotional Alt Program offer ?
Social-emotional Alt Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Social-emotional Alt Program part of?
Social-emotional Alt Program is part of Macon-Piatt Special Educ Jnt Agr School District.
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