Serving 157 students in grades 4-5, Peotone Intermediate Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone Intermediate Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Peotone Intermediate Center's student population of 157 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peotone Intermediate Center is 0.30, 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)
(18-19)26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Intermediate Center?
157 students attend Peotone Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peotone Intermediate Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Intermediate Center?
Peotone Intermediate Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peotone Intermediate Center offer ?
Peotone Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Peotone Intermediate Center part of?
Peotone Intermediate Center is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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