Shirland C C School

Po Box 99
Shirland, IL 61079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shirland C C 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shirland C C School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Shirland C C School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirland C C School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#377 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shirland C C School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shirland C C School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shirland C C School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
11%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shirland C C School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shirland C C School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
82%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shirland C C School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Shirland C C School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shirland C C School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shirland C C School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirland C C School's ranking?
Shirland C C School is ranked #377 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Shirland C C School often compared to?
Shirland C C Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitman Post Elementary 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 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Shirland C C School?
105 students attend Shirland C C School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shirland C C School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirland C C School?
Shirland C C School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shirland C C School offer ?
Shirland C C School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shirland C C School part of?
Shirland C C School is part of Shirland CCSD 134 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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