South Shores Elementary School
South Shores Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
South Shores Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Shores Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Shores Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Shores Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
47%
17%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shores Elementary School's ranking?
South Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend South Shores Elementary School?
324 students attend South Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Shores Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does South Shores Elementary School offer ?
South Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Shores Elementary School part of?
South Shores Elementary School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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