Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Aroma Park Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
26%
Black
(15-16)55%
17%
White
(15-16)29%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Aroma Park Primary School?
173 students attend Aroma Park Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Aroma Park Primary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aroma Park Primary School?
Aroma Park Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aroma Park Primary School offer ?
Aroma Park Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Aroma Park Primary School part of?
Aroma Park Primary School is part of Kankakee School District 111.
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