Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Metcalf School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Metcalf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Metcalf School's student population of 425 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Metcalf School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Metcalf School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Metcalf School's ranking?
Thomas Metcalf School is ranked #168 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thomas Metcalf School often compared to?
Thomas Metcalf Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Metcalf School?
425 students attend Thomas Metcalf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thomas Metcalf School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Metcalf School offer ?
Thomas Metcalf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Metcalf School part of?
Thomas Metcalf School is part of ISU Laboratory Schools School District.
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