South School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
26%
Black
(19-20)38%
17%
White
(19-20)27%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Special Education District Lake County/Sedol
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend South School?
40 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of South School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of Special Education District Lake County/Sedol.
