Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dr Maude A Sanders Primary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Badger
School Rankings
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
71%
17%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School's ranking?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School?
403 students attend Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School offer ?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School part of?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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