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Meadowbrook Elementary School (Closed 2023)

450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
40-44%
31%
(15-16)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
11%
26%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
17%
White
(15-16)
83%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
147 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Meadowbrook Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary School part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.

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