Wiley Elementary School
Wiley Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wiley 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 student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Wiley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Wiley Elementary School's student population of 274 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wiley 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 Wiley Elementary School is 0.67, 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 | #3113 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 48% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Urbana 116 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wiley Elementary School is Urbana High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Urbana Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Urbana Urbana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
0.3 miles
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685 0.3 6-8 940 - Urbana Urbana High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,185 student
0.6 miles
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505 0.6 9-12 1,185 - Urbana Yankee Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 339 students
0.6 miles
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608 0.6 K-5 339 - Urbana Leal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.8 miles
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618 0.8 K-5 407 - Urbana Thomas Paine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 328 students
0.8 miles
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602 0.8 K-5 328
School Reviews
| 5 I love the staff at Wiley. The parents are always welcome and there are lots of opportunities to help. - Posted by Parent - adeli |
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