Serving 70 students in grades 3-4, New Douglas Mid-elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend New Douglas Mid-elementary School?
70 students attend New Douglas Mid-elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Douglas Mid-elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does New Douglas Mid-elementary School offer ?
New Douglas Mid-elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is New Douglas Mid-elementary School part of?
New Douglas Mid-elementary School is part of Highland Community Unit School District 5.
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