The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
22%
Black
(09-10)99%
20%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
6%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Nelson Mandela School?
197 students attend Nelson Mandela School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nelson Mandela School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Nelson Mandela School offer ?
Nelson Mandela School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nelson Mandela School part of?
Nelson Mandela School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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