Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Gen John A Logan 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
394 students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offer ?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gen John A Logan Attendance Center part of?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is part of Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District.
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