Central Elementary School vs. Tilton Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades 2-3, Central Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades 4-5, Tilton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-3
4-5
Total Students
278 students
330 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3023 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1602 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
141
-
Grade 3 Students
137
-
Grade 4 Students
-
167
Grade 5 Students
-
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
47%
47%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
