Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jamie Mcgee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamie Mcgee Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
30%
28%
Black
25%
16%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamie Mcgee Elementary School's ranking?
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School is ranked #1451 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jamie Mcgee Elementary School often compared to?
Jamie Mcgee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jamie Mcgee Elementary School?
454 students attend Jamie Mcgee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Jamie Mcgee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamie Mcgee Elementary School?
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jamie Mcgee Elementary School offer ?
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jamie Mcgee Elementary School part of?
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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