Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sorento Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sorento Elementary School?
116 students attend Sorento Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sorento Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sorento Elementary School?
Sorento Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sorento Elementary School offer ?
Sorento Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sorento Elementary School part of?
Sorento Elementary School is part of Bond County CUSD 2 School District.
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