Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Circle Center Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Circle Center Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Circle Center Grade School is 0.52, 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.
Circle Center Grade School is ranked #1116 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Circle Center Grade School?
540 students attend Circle Center Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Circle Center Grade School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circle Center Grade School?
Circle Center Grade School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Circle Center Grade School offer ?
Circle Center Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Circle Center Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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