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Scott Altman Primary School

Elementary School · Pekin Psd 108 · Pekin, IL

A Pekin Psd 108 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1730 Highwood Ave, Pekin, IL 61554

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$16,904
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Scott Altman Primary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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 Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Scott Altman Primary 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low188/100K

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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

$62,484

Median home value

$123,500

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.2 mi84Compare →
Dirksen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1K–31.7 mi176Compare →
Faith Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.8 mi104Compare →
Willow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–32.1 mi209Compare →

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.

Pekin Psd 108

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott Altman Primary School is listed in Pekin PSD 108; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott Altman Primary School

Scott Altman Primary School is a public elementary school in Pekin, IL, part of Pekin Psd 108, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,025 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott Altman Primary School

What grades does Scott Altman Primary School serve?

Scott Altman Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Scott Altman Primary School?

Scott Altman Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Altman Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott Altman Primary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott Altman Primary School rank in IL?

Scott Altman Primary School ranks #2,025 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Scott Altman Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott Altman Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Scott Altman Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Altman Primary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scott Altman Primary School a charter school?

No, Scott Altman Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott Altman Primary School a Title I school?

No, Scott Altman Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Altman Primary School?

56.2% of students at Scott Altman Primary 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
Area population (ZIP 61554)
40,783
Area average commute
21.8 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 61554; 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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