Schramm Education Center 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering districts to meet the needs of diverse learners.
School Mascot
Wild Turkeys
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)89%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Turkeys
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Schramm Education Center?
74 students attend Schramm Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Schramm Education Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Schramm Education Center part of?
Schramm Education Center is part of Tazewell-Mason Cntys Special Educational Assoc School District.
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