Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Joseph Sears School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The Joseph Sears School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Joseph Sears School is 0.31, 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend The Joseph Sears School?
480 students attend The Joseph Sears School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Joseph Sears School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Joseph Sears School?
The Joseph Sears School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Joseph Sears School offer ?
The Joseph Sears School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Joseph Sears School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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