Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sparta Primary Attendance Center 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
<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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
21%
17%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Sparta Primary Attendance Center?
378 students attend Sparta Primary Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sparta Primary Attendance Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparta Primary Attendance Center?
Sparta Primary Attendance Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta Primary Attendance Center offer ?
Sparta Primary Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Sparta Primary Attendance Center part of?
Sparta Primary Attendance Center is part of Sparta Community Unit School District 140.
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