Very Good
#1116 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Metamora Grade School
Elementary School · Metamora Ccsd 1 · Metamora, IL
A Metamora Ccsd 1 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
815 E Chatham St, Metamora, IL 61548
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Metamora Grade School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Metamora 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,167
Median home value
$239,500
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's - MetamoraPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Metamora Ccsd 1
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Metamora Grade School is listed in Metamora CCSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metamora Grade School
Metamora Grade School is a public elementary school in Metamora, IL, part of Metamora Ccsd 1, serving approximately 847 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metamora Grade School
What grades does Metamora Grade School serve?
Metamora Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Metamora Grade School?
Metamora Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metamora Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metamora Grade School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metamora Grade School rank in IL?
Metamora Grade School ranks #1,116 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Metamora Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Metamora Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Metamora Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metamora Grade School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metamora Grade School a charter school?
No, Metamora Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metamora Grade School a Title I school?
No, Metamora Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metamora Grade School?
20.5% of students at Metamora Grade 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (309) 367-2361
- Area population (ZIP 61548)
- 12,165
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 61548; 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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