Prairie Hill School serves 674 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)91%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26
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?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Hill School?
674 students attend Prairie Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prairie Hill School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Hill School?
Prairie Hill School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Hill School offer ?
Prairie Hill School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Prairie Hill School part of?
Prairie Hill School is part of Cary Community Consolidated School District 26.
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