Summary:
Tamaroa School District 5 in Illinois has only one elementary school, Tamaroa Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 884 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,274 out of 2,056 in the 2024-2025 school year.
Academically, Tamaroa Elementary School's proficiency rates on standardized tests are mixed compared to state averages. In English Language Arts, the school's scores are slightly below the state average across all grades, 3rd grade, and 5th grade. In Math, the school performs above the state average in all grades and 3rd grade, but significantly below the state average in 5th grade. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is well below the state average. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 69.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to have adequate funding and resources, with per-student spending of $16,626 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3, lower than the state average. These resources could be leveraged to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement at Tamaroa Elementary School.
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