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).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
6 teachers
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
