Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mohawk Primary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohawk Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mohawk Primary Center's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mohawk Primary Center is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
77%
16%
White
4%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mohawk Primary Center?
275 students attend Mohawk Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mohawk Primary Center students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mohawk Primary Center?
Mohawk Primary Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mohawk Primary Center offer ?
Mohawk Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mohawk Primary Center part of?
Mohawk Primary Center is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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