Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Owen Elementary Scholastic 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 20-24% (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: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Owen Elementary Scholastic 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 Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.04, 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy?
271 students attend Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
