Partners For Success-old Mill School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Partners For Success-old Mill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)49%
26%
Black
(19-20)27%
17%
White
(19-20)21%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
27%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Partners For Success-old Mill School?
33 students attend Partners For Success-old Mill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Partners For Success-old Mill School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Partners For Success-old Mill School offer ?
Partners For Success-old Mill School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Partners For Success-old Mill School part of?
Partners For Success-old Mill School is part of Dupage ROE School District.
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