Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Neponset Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Neponset Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neponset Grade School is 0.35, 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.
Neponset Grade School is ranked #662 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Neponset Grade School?
138 students attend Neponset Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Neponset Grade School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neponset Grade School?
Neponset Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neponset Grade School offer ?
Neponset Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Neponset Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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