Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is 0.08, 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
#851 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dee-mack Primary/jr High School's ranking?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is ranked #851 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dee-mack Primary/jr High School often compared to?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dee-mack Primary/jr High School?
472 students attend Dee-mack Primary/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dee-mack Primary/jr High School?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dee-mack Primary/jr High School offer ?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dee-mack Primary/jr High School part of?
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School is part of Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
1:30 Dismissal - Spring Break Starts
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break - Classes Resume 3/31/25
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
1:30 Dismissal - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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