Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Taft Grade 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Taft Grade 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 Taft Grade School is 0.55, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Taft Grade School?
258 students attend Taft Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Taft Grade School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Grade School?
Taft Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taft Grade School offer ?
Taft Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Taft Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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