Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dimmick Community Consolidated 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dimmick CCSD 175 School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Dimmick Community Consolidated School?
169 students attend Dimmick Community Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dimmick Community Consolidated School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dimmick Community Consolidated School?
Dimmick Community Consolidated School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dimmick Community Consolidated School offer ?
Dimmick Community Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dimmick Community Consolidated School part of?
Dimmick Community Consolidated School is part of Dimmick CCSD 175 School District.
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