Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Muir Literacy Academy ranks in the top 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 10-14% (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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
John Muir Literacy Academy 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 John Muir Literacy Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 John Muir Literacy Academy?
435 students attend John Muir Literacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John Muir Literacy Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Literacy Academy?
John Muir Literacy Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Muir Literacy Academy offer ?
John Muir Literacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Muir Literacy Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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