Durfee Magnet 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
26%
Black
(19-20)64%
17%
White
(19-20)22%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)13%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Durfee Magnet Elementary School?
330 students attend Durfee Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Durfee Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Durfee Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Durfee Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Durfee Magnet Elementary School part of?
Durfee Magnet Elementary School is part of Decatur School District 61.
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