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Anna Mcdonald Elem School

Elementary School · Manhattan Sd 114 · Manhattan, IL

A Manhattan Sd 114 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 2nd St, Manhattan, IL 60442

  • Math 33% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,376
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Anna Mcdonald Elem School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Anna Mcdonald Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low229/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,307

Median home value

$340,100

Median rent

$1,225/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

90.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.6 mi131Compare →
Nelson Prairie SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.01–33.9 mi383Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Manhattan Sd 114

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anna Mcdonald Elem School is listed in Manhattan SD 114; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anna Mcdonald Elem School

Anna Mcdonald Elem School is a public elementary school in Manhattan, IL, part of Manhattan Sd 114, serving approximately 591 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,012 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anna Mcdonald Elem School

What grades does Anna Mcdonald Elem School serve?

Anna Mcdonald Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Anna Mcdonald Elem School?

Anna Mcdonald Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Mcdonald Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anna Mcdonald Elem School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anna Mcdonald Elem School rank in IL?

Anna Mcdonald Elem School ranks #2,012 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Anna Mcdonald Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anna Mcdonald Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Anna Mcdonald Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna Mcdonald Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Anna Mcdonald Elem School a charter school?

No, Anna Mcdonald Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anna Mcdonald Elem School a Title I school?

No, Anna Mcdonald Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anna Mcdonald Elem School?

14.0% of students at Anna Mcdonald Elem 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
Area population (ZIP 60442)
13,467
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
33.1
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 60442; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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