Serving 515 students in grades 6-8, Viking 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 17% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Viking 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 Viking School is 0.68, 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.
Viking School is ranked #2494 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Viking School often compared to?
Viking Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Trail School by visitors of our site.
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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Viking School?
515 students attend Viking School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Viking School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viking School?
Viking School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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