Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonica Grade School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonica Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonica Grade School's student population of 110 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tonica Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonica Grade School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonica Grade School's ranking?
Tonica Grade School is ranked #2119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tonica Grade School?
110 students attend Tonica Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tonica Grade School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonica Grade School?
Tonica Grade School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tonica Grade School offer ?
Tonica Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tonica Grade School part of?
Tonica Grade School is part of Tonica CCSD 79 School District.
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