Serving 280 students in grades 4-5, J L Buford Intermediate Educational 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center 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 J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center is 0.69, 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.
What is J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center's ranking?
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center is ranked #3050 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center?
280 students attend J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center?
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center offer ?
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
