Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
19%
17%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
398 students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offer ?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gen John A Logan Attendance Center part of?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is part of Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District.
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