Serving 151 students in grades 4-6, Reynolds Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Reynolds Elementary School?
151 students attend Reynolds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Reynolds Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reynolds Elementary School?
Reynolds Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reynolds Elementary School offer ?
Reynolds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Reynolds Elementary School part of?
Reynolds Elementary School is part of Rockridge Community Unit School District 300.
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