Serving 459 students in grades 5-6, Millennium School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
26%
Black
(15-16)53%
17%
White
(15-16)31%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Millennium School?
459 students attend Millennium School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Millennium School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millennium School?
Millennium School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Millennium School offer ?
Millennium School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Millennium School part of?
Millennium School is part of Homewood School District 153.
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