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#1211 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 32% in state

Milne Grove Elem School

Elementary School · Lockport Sd 91 · Lockport, IL

A Lockport Sd 91 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

565 E 7th St, Lockport, IL 60441

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$15,715
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Milne Grove Elem School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Milne Grove Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockport), 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

$104,271

Median home value

$287,100

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.2 mi86Compare →
St Dennis SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.5 mi149Compare →
Bobbie Noonans Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi9Compare →
Taft Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–80.8 mi258Compare →

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.

Lockport Sd 91

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Milne Grove Elem School is listed in Lockport SD 91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milne Grove Elem School

Milne Grove Elem School is a public elementary school in Lockport, IL, part of Lockport Sd 91, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milne Grove Elem School

What grades does Milne Grove Elem School serve?

Milne Grove Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Milne Grove Elem School?

Milne Grove Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milne Grove Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milne Grove Elem School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milne Grove Elem School rank in IL?

Milne Grove Elem School ranks #1,211 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Milne Grove Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milne Grove Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Milne Grove Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milne Grove Elem School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milne Grove Elem School a charter school?

No, Milne Grove Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milne Grove Elem School a Title I school?

No, Milne Grove Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milne Grove Elem School?

34.3% of students at Milne Grove Elem 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 60441)
36,841
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 60441; 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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