Serving 324 students in grades 5-6, Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)12%
26%
Black
(15-16)62%
17%
White
(15-16)23%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center?
324 students attend Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center?
Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center part of?
Crete-monee Sixth Grade Center is part of Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u.
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