Excellent
#360 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Shirland C C School
Elementary School · Shirland Ccsd 134 · Shirland, IL
A Shirland Ccsd 134 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8020 North St, Shirland, IL 61079
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shirland C C School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shirland C C 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$46,176
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shirland Ccsd 134
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shirland C C School is listed in Shirland CCSD 134; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shirland C C School
Shirland C C School is a public elementary school in Shirland, IL, part of Shirland Ccsd 134, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shirland C C School
What grades does Shirland C C School serve?
Shirland C C School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shirland C C School?
Shirland C C School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirland C C School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirland C C School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shirland C C School rank in IL?
Shirland C C School ranks #360 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Shirland C C School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shirland C C School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Shirland C C School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shirland C C School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shirland C C School a charter school?
No, Shirland C C School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shirland C C School a Title I school?
No, Shirland C C School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shirland C C School?
20.0% of students at Shirland C C 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (815) 629-2000
- Area population (ZIP 61079)
- 220
- Area median age
- 54.6
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 61079; 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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