Tilden Attendance Center serves 54 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Tilden Attendance Center?
54 students attend Tilden Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tilden Attendance Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilden Attendance Center?
Tilden Attendance Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilden Attendance Center offer ?
Tilden Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Tilden Attendance Center part of?
Tilden Attendance Center is part of Sparta Community Unit School District 140.
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