Steger Primary Center
Tel:
(708) 753-4100
Steger Primary Center serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 29%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Steger Primary Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Steger Primary Center's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 350 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Steger Primary Center is 0.73, which is more 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) (14-15) | 6-9% | 29% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 26% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 30% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Steger 194 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Steger Primary Center is Bloom Trail High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is U S Grant Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Heights U S Grant Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 290 students10
0.8 miles
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156 0.8 K-8 290 - Steger Steger Intermediate Center Math: 12% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-4 | 488 students10
0.9 miles
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200 0.9 2-4 488 - Steger Columbia Central School Math: 15% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 644 students10
1.2 miles
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 755-0021 1.2 5-8 644 - Chicago Heights Garfield Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 326 students10
1.2 miles
140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150 1.2 K-8 326 - Park Forest Algonquin Primary Center Grades: PK | 152 students
1.7 miles
170 Algonquin St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9425 1.7 PK 152
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