Serving 257 students in grades 4-5, Herman E Dummer ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Herman E Dummer 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 Herman E Dummer is 0.39, 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.
Herman E Dummer is ranked #1060 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Herman E Dummer?
257 students attend Herman E Dummer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Herman E Dummer students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman E Dummer?
Herman E Dummer has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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