Serving 292 students in grades 4-5, Coal City Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal City Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coal City Intermediate School's student population of 292 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coal City Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Intermediate School is 0.25, 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
#237 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal City Intermediate School's ranking?
Coal City Intermediate School is ranked #237 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Intermediate School?
292 students attend Coal City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Coal City Intermediate School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City Intermediate School?
Coal City Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal City Intermediate School offer ?
Coal City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Coal City Intermediate School part of?
Coal City Intermediate School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break (CCIS Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break (CCIS Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break (CCIS Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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