Summary:
The Wallace CCSD 195 district in Illinois is home to a single standout elementary school, Wallace Elementary School. This school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 13% of all Illinois elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.
Wallace Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with student proficiency rates exceeding state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 71% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.1%. In Mathematics, 56.4% of students were proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 38.5%. The school's standout performance was especially notable in 5th and 7th grade English Language Arts, as well as 5th grade Mathematics, where proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages.
The school's success may be attributed to factors such as its small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, and its relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 26.75%. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $14,820 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas, such as 6th grade Mathematics, where proficiency rates could be improved to further enhance the educational experience for all students.
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