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#3475 of 3,813 schools in IL

Bicentennial Elem School

Elementary School · Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 · Coal Valley, IL

A Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1004 1st St, Coal Valley, IL 61240

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$15,998
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Bicentennial Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2013
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bicentennial 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated816/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coal Valley), 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

$108,929

Median home value

$231,000

College educated

33%

Homeownership

93.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Butterworth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–52.0 mi275Compare →
Jane Addams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–52.3 mi302Compare →
Wells Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–43.3 mi310Compare →
Villa Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–53.5 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$15,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bicentennial Elem School is listed in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bicentennial Elem School

Bicentennial Elem School is a public elementary school in Coal Valley, IL, part of Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,475 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bicentennial Elem School

What grades does Bicentennial Elem School serve?

Bicentennial Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bicentennial Elem School?

Bicentennial Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elem School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bicentennial Elem School rank in IL?

Bicentennial Elem School ranks #3,475 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bicentennial Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bicentennial Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Bicentennial Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bicentennial Elem School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bicentennial Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Bicentennial Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

46.3% of students at Bicentennial 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 61240)
5,988
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
48.8
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 61240; 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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