Dirksen Elementary School vs Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School has a higher overall rating of 4.6/10 compared to 3.8/10. Jefferson Elem School is significantly larger with 304 students, about 1.7× the size of Dirksen Elementary School (176). In math proficiency, Dirksen Elementary School leads at 15.0%.
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Dirksen Elementary School
Pekin, IL
3.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 3rd
176 students
Jefferson Elem School
Pekin, IL
4.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 3rd
304 students
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| Metric | Dirksen Elementary School | Jefferson Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.8 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.4% | 76.6% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| State Rank | #3,618 of 3,814 | #3,318 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 13th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dirksen Elementary School | Jefferson Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 34.5% | 12.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Pekin (61554) | Pekin (61554) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,484 | $62,484 |
| Median Home Value | $123,500 | $123,500 |
| Median Rent | $814 | $814 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |