Coal City Intermediate School

Coal City Intermediate School serves 270 students in grades 4 and 5 in Coal City, Illinois, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking 468th out of 3,819 Illinois schools (placing it in the 88th percentile), the school demonstrates solid academic performance that parents can feel confident about. The school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial intermediate elementary years.

Academic results show strength in English Language Arts and Reading, with 60% of students performing at proficient levels or above across the grade levels served. Coal City Intermediate operates as a regular public school serving families in a community where the median household income reaches $76,520 and median home values average $219,800. The surrounding area maintains a low poverty rate of 7.4%, contributing to a stable learning environment.

While 20% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community values education and provides a supportive foundation for student success. Located on East Division Street, Coal City Intermediate School sits in a town positioned on the fringe of a larger urban area, offering students the benefits of small-town community feel while maintaining access to broader regional resources.