Very Good
#723 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
International Prep Academy
Elementary School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL
A Champaign Cusd 4 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1605 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International Prep Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Prep Academy 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Champaign), 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
$69,284
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Bottenfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Westview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Robeson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Champaign Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
International Prep Academy is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Prep Academy
International Prep Academy is a public elementary school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 650 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Prep Academy
What grades does International Prep Academy serve?
International Prep Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend International Prep Academy?
International Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at International Prep Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Prep Academy rank in IL?
International Prep Academy ranks #723 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is International Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
International Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 International Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Prep Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is International Prep Academy a charter school?
No, International Prep Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is International Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, International Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Prep Academy?
23.4% of students at International Prep Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (217) 351-3995
- Area population (ZIP 61821)
- 28,838
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 61821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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