Very Good
#1006 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 26% in state
Dalzell Grade School
Elementary School · Dalzell Sd 98 · Dalzell, IL
A Dalzell Sd 98 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
307 Chestnut St, Dalzell, IL 61320
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dalzell Grade School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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).
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Where Dalzell 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average294/100K
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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
$74,375
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Ladd Comm Cons SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Northview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Peru Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 128 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dalzell Sd 98
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dalzell Grade School is listed in Dalzell SD 98; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalzell Grade School
Dalzell Grade School is a public elementary school in Dalzell, IL, part of Dalzell Sd 98, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dalzell Grade School
What grades does Dalzell Grade School serve?
Dalzell Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dalzell Grade School?
Dalzell Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalzell Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalzell Grade School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalzell Grade School rank in IL?
Dalzell Grade School ranks #1,006 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dalzell Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalzell Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Dalzell Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalzell Grade School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dalzell Grade School a charter school?
No, Dalzell Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dalzell Grade School a Title I school?
No, Dalzell Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bureau County
- Phone
- (815) 663-8821
- Area population (ZIP 61320)
- 706
- Area median age
- 42
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 61320; 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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