Serving 189 students in grades 3-8, Winfield Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winfield Central School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Winfield, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 1.3 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winfield Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winfield Central School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winfield Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winfield Central School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfield Central School's ranking?
Winfield Central School is ranked #563 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Winfield Central School often compared to?
Winfield Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubble Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Winfield Central School?
189 students attend Winfield Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Winfield Central School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winfield Central School?
Winfield Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winfield Central School offer ?
Winfield Central School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Winfield Central School part of?
Winfield Central School is part of Winfield SD 34 School District.
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