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Bowlesburg Elem School

Elementary School · East Moline Sd 37 · Silvis, IL

An East Moline Sd 37 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2221 10th St, Silvis, IL 61282

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$19,587
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Bowlesburg Elem School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

98.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bowlesburg 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,878/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Silvis), 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

$67,833

Median home value

$159,400

Median rent

$977/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

55.3%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagle Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–81.1 mi281Compare →
George O Barr SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.4 mi422Compare →
Ridgewood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–41.7 mi414Compare →
Wells Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–41.9 mi310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Moline Sd 37

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$19,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bowlesburg Elem School is listed in East Moline SD 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bowlesburg Elem School

Bowlesburg Elem School is a public elementary school in Silvis, IL, part of East Moline Sd 37, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,000 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bowlesburg Elem School

What grades does Bowlesburg Elem School serve?

Bowlesburg Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Bowlesburg Elem School?

Bowlesburg Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bowlesburg Elem School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bowlesburg Elem School rank in IL?

Bowlesburg Elem School ranks #3,000 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bowlesburg Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bowlesburg Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Bowlesburg Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowlesburg Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bowlesburg Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Bowlesburg Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

98.4% of students at Bowlesburg 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 – 4th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 61282)
8,345
Area median age
46.6
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 61282; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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