Steger Primary Center

3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Steger Primary Center 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steger Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Steger Primary Center's student population of 353 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Steger Primary Center is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
6-9%
29%
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(14-15)
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steger Primary Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
44%
27%
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Black
31%
17%
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White
18%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Steger Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Steger Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Steger Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Steger Primary Center?
353 students attend Steger Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Steger Primary Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steger Primary Center?
Steger Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Steger Primary Center offer ?
Steger Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Steger Primary Center part of?
Steger Primary Center is part of Steger SD 194 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 6-9%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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