Wiley Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (22-23)
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Wiley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
54%
17%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiley Elementary School's ranking?
Wiley Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wiley Elementary School often compared to?
Wiley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yankee Ridge Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wiley Elementary School?
234 students attend Wiley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wiley Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wiley Elementary School offer ?
Wiley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wiley Elementary School part of?
Wiley Elementary School is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.
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