Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mireles Elementary Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Mireles Elementary Academy 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 Mireles Elementary Academy 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.
Mireles Elementary Academy is ranked #3089 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mireles Elementary Academy?
470 students attend Mireles Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mireles Elementary Academy students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mireles Elementary Academy?
Mireles Elementary Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mireles Elementary Academy offer ?
Mireles Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mireles Elementary Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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