Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Avon Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Avon CUSD 176 School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Avon Grade School?
188 students attend Avon Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Avon Grade School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon Grade School?
Avon Grade School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avon Grade School offer ?
Avon Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Avon Grade School part of?
Avon Grade School is part of Avon CUSD 176 School District.
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