South Primary School
Tel:
(618) 254-7591
South Primary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
South Primary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of South Primary School is 0.21, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 10-14% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roxana CUSD 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Primary School is Roxana Senior High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roxana Junior High School (1.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roxana Roxana Junior High School Math: 21% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 412 students10
1.9 miles
401 Chaffer Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7561 1.9 6-8 412 - Roxana Roxana Senior High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 559 students10
1.9 miles
401 Chaffer Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7553 1.9 9-12 559 - Roxana Central Intermediate School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 399 students10
2.0 miles
601 Chaffer Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7594 2 3-5 399 - Hartford Hartford Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 203 students10
2.1 miles
110 W 2nd St
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 254-9814 2.1 PK-5 203 - Wood River Lewis-clark Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 279 students10
2.9 miles
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4354 2.9 K-5 279
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