Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Muffley Elementary School 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Muffley Elementary School 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 Muffley Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Muffley Elementary School is ranked #3257 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 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Muffley Elementary School?
401 students attend Muffley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Muffley Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muffley Elementary School?
Muffley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Muffley Elementary School offer ?
Muffley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Muffley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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