Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cherry Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cherry School District 92
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Grade School?
45 students attend Cherry Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cherry Grade School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cherry Grade School offer ?
Cherry Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cherry Grade School part of?
Cherry Grade School is part of Cherry School District 92.
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