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#1460 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Herscher Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Herscher Cusd 2 · Herscher, IL
A Herscher Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
391 N Main St, Herscher, IL 60941
- Math 44% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herscher Intermediate Sch score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 36% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herscher Intermediate Sch 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$92,969
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Herscher CUSD 2
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Herscher Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herscher Intermediate Sch is listed in Herscher CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herscher Intermediate Sch
Herscher Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Herscher, IL, part of Herscher Cusd 2, serving approximately 374 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,460 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herscher Intermediate Sch
What grades does Herscher Intermediate Sch serve?
Herscher Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Herscher Intermediate Sch?
Herscher Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herscher Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Herscher Intermediate Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herscher Intermediate Sch rank in IL?
Herscher Intermediate Sch ranks #1,460 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Herscher Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Herscher Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Herscher Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herscher Intermediate Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Herscher Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Herscher Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herscher Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Herscher Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herscher Intermediate Sch?
37.2% of students at Herscher Intermediate Sch 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (815) 426-2242
- Area population (ZIP 60941)
- 1,603
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- 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 60941; 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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