Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)33%
26%
Black
(19-20)17%
17%
White
(19-20)50%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill?
6 students attend Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Black.
What school district is Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill part of?
Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill is part of Bi-County Special Educ Coop School District.
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