Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Steger Primary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Steger Primary Center's attendance zone covers the entire district in Chicago Heights, IL, encompassing approximately 8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Steger Primary Center's student population of 396 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Steger Primary Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Steger Primary Center?
396 students attend Steger Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Steger Primary Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steger Primary Center?
Steger Primary Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steger Primary Center offer ?
Steger Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Steger Primary Center part of?
Steger Primary Center is part of Steger SD 194 School District.
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