Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Adams School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Adams School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adams School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams School is 0.19, 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
#1068 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams School's ranking?
Adams School is ranked #1068 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Adams School often compared to?
Adams Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard Elementary School, Marion Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Adams School?
263 students attend Adams School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Adams School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams School?
Adams School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams School offer ?
Adams School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Adams School part of?
Adams School is part of Marion CUSD 2 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
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