Thome Educational School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Support ... Opportunity ... Encouragement ... Success.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
26%
Black
(19-20)2%
17%
White
(19-20)67%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thome Educational School?
49 students attend Thome Educational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thome Educational School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Thome Educational School offer ?
Thome Educational School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thome Educational School part of?
Thome Educational School is part of Bi-County Special Education Cooperative School District.
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