Serving 805 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monarcas 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 805 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Monarcas 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 Monarcas Academy is 0.08, 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 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 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Monarcas Academy?
805 students attend Monarcas Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Monarcas Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarcas Academy?
Monarcas Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monarcas Academy offer ?
Monarcas Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
This is a great community school that services students from Pre-K through 5th grade. There are two main priorities this school is focusing on: improving our instructional practices and providing our students with a positive and rigorous learning environment where students feel challenged.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 805 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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