Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tilton Elementary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Tilton Elementary 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 Tilton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tilton Elementary School?
234 students attend Tilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tilton Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilton Elementary School?
Tilton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tilton Elementary School offer ?
Tilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tilton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
