The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
15 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%

Black
(19-20)13%
17%

White
(19-20)80%
48%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%


Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
53%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Roe 53 Safe School?
15 students attend Roe 53 Safe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Roe 53 Safe School students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Roe 53 Safe School offer ?
Roe 53 Safe School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Roe 53 Safe School part of?
Roe 53 Safe School is part of Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE School District.
School Reviews
2 8/9/2010
This school has a below average cirriculum. It has no computers. no music, sports or other extracurricular activities. The Facility is poor, with no lunch room or provided lunches. Parental involvement; What parent involvement!--It doesnt happen at this school! IF you want to see Illinois Education Cut's at its best take a look at this school for an example. It really shows how unimportant our kids are! Very very sad!
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