Stevenson Elementary School
Stevenson Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Stevenson 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Stevenson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Stevenson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Stevenson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Stevenson Elementary School is 0.69, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2542 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 47% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington 87 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Stevenson Elementary School is Bloomington High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bloomington Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northpoint Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bloomington Northpoint Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 45%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 530 students10
1.3 miles
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420 1.3 K-5 530 - Bloomington Bloomington High School Math: 30% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,390 student10
1.5 miles
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201 1.5 9-12 1,390 - Normal Sugar Creek Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 523 students10
1.5 miles
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425 1.5 PK-5 523 - Normal Colene Hoose Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 499 students10
1.6 miles
600 Grandview Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414 1.6 K-5 499 - Bloomington Bloomington Junior High School Math: 16% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,247 student10
1.7 miles
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086 1.7 6-8 1,247
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