Excellent
#285 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Alhambra Primary School
Elementary School · Highland Cusd 5 · Alhambra, IL
A Highland Cusd 5 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 W Main St, Alhambra, IL 62001
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alhambra Primary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alhambra Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,646
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Highland CUSD 5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Highland Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 581 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highland Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alhambra Primary School is listed in Highland CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alhambra Primary School
Alhambra Primary School is a public elementary school in Alhambra, IL, part of Highland Cusd 5, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alhambra Primary School
What grades does Alhambra Primary School serve?
Alhambra Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Alhambra Primary School?
Alhambra Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Primary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alhambra Primary School rank in IL?
Alhambra Primary School ranks #285 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Alhambra Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alhambra Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alhambra Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alhambra Primary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Alhambra Primary School a charter school?
No, Alhambra Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alhambra Primary School a Title I school?
No, Alhambra Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alhambra Primary School?
25.7% of students at Alhambra Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (618) 488-2200
- Area population (ZIP 62001)
- 1,814
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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