Serving 951 students in grades 4-5, Baldwin Intermediate 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 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Quincy School District 172
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Intermediate?
951 students attend Baldwin Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Baldwin Intermediate students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baldwin Intermediate?
Baldwin Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baldwin Intermediate offer ?
Baldwin Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Baldwin Intermediate part of?
Baldwin Intermediate is part of Quincy School District 172.
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