Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Prairie Crossing Charter 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 Prairie Crossing Charter School is 0.49, 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 is Prairie Crossing Charter School's ranking?
Prairie Crossing Charter School is ranked #356 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Crossing Charter School?
432 students attend Prairie Crossing Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie Crossing Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Crossing Charter School?
Prairie Crossing Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Crossing Charter School offer ?
Prairie Crossing Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Prairie Crossing Charter School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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