Thomas Metcalf School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(309) 438-7621
Thomas Metcalf School serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Thomas Metcalf School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thomas Metcalf School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Thomas Metcalf School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Metcalf School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Thomas Metcalf School is 0.41, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #92 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 76% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 6% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ISU Laboratory Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Metcalf School is University High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kingsley Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Normal Kingsley Junior High School Math: 36% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 844 students10
0.1 miles
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407 0.1 6-8 844 - Normal Oakdale Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 415 students10
0.5 miles
601 S Adelaide St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4421 0.5 K-5 415 - Normal University High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 612 students
0.5 miles
Isu Campus Box 7100
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8542 0.5 9-12 612 - Normal Chiddix Junior High School Math: 34% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 690 students10
0.7 miles
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405 0.7 6-8 690 - Normal Glenn Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 276 students10
0.7 miles
306 Glenn Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418 0.7 K-5 276
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