New Directions Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students (19-20)
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
26%
Black
(19-20)6%
17%
White
(19-20)77%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
35%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend New Directions Program?
79 students attend New Directions Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Directions Program students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does New Directions Program offer ?
New Directions Program offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is New Directions Program part of?
New Directions Program is part of Kane Regional Office Of Education School District.
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