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#170 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 4% in state

Beecher City Grade School

Elementary School · Beecher City Cusd 20 · Beecher City, IL

A Beecher City Cusd 20 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

304 E Vine, Beecher City, IL 62414

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,899
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Beecher City Grade School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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

54%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beecher City Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average301/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$56,750

Median home value

$130,300

Median rent

$627/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Beecher City Cusd 20

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beecher City Grade School is listed in Beecher City CUSD 20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beecher City Grade School

Beecher City Grade School is a public elementary school in Beecher City, IL, part of Beecher City Cusd 20, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beecher City Grade School

What grades does Beecher City Grade School serve?

Beecher City Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Beecher City Grade School?

Beecher City Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher City Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beecher City Grade School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beecher City Grade School rank in IL?

Beecher City Grade School ranks #170 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Beecher City Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beecher City Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Beecher City Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beecher City Grade School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beecher City Grade School a charter school?

No, Beecher City Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beecher City Grade School a Title I school?

No, Beecher City Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beecher City Grade School?

54.0% of students at Beecher City Grade 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 – 5th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Effingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 62414)
1,612
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
36.8
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 62414; 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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