Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate's student population of 337 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is 0.66, 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
#1900 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
25%
16%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate's ranking?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is ranked #1900 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
337 students attend Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate offer ?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate part of?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is part of Freeport SD 145 School District.
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