Serving 335 students in grades 3-5, Beyer Elementary 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
45%
17%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Beyer Elementary School?
335 students attend Beyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beyer Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beyer Elementary School?
Beyer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beyer Elementary School offer ?
Beyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Beyer Elementary School part of?
Beyer Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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