Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center's student population of 305 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center 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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2749 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center's ranking?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is ranked #2749 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center?
305 students attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center offer ?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center part of?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is part of Ford Heights SD 169 School District.
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