Serving 126 students in grades 4-6, St. Marys Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend St. Marys Elementary School?
126 students attend St. Marys Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of St. Marys Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Marys Elementary School?
St. Marys Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Marys Elementary School offer ?
St. Marys Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is St. Marys Elementary School part of?
St. Marys Elementary School is part of Wesclin Community Unit School District 3.
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