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#2195 of 3,813 schools in IL
South Wilmington Grade School
Elementary School · South Wilmington Ccsd 74 · South Wilmington, IL
A South Wilmington Ccsd 74 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 Fifth Ave, South Wilmington, IL 60474
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Wilmington Grade School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Wilmington Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low185/100K
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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
$86,250
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Gardner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Braceville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Wilmington Ccsd 74
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Wilmington Grade School is listed in South Wilmington CCSD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Wilmington Grade School
South Wilmington Grade School is a public elementary school in South Wilmington, IL, part of South Wilmington Ccsd 74, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,195 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Wilmington Grade School
What grades does South Wilmington Grade School serve?
South Wilmington Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Wilmington Grade School?
South Wilmington Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Wilmington Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Wilmington Grade School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Wilmington Grade School rank in IL?
South Wilmington Grade School ranks #2,195 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Wilmington Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Wilmington Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 South Wilmington Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Wilmington Grade School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Wilmington Grade School a charter school?
No, South Wilmington Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Wilmington Grade School a Title I school?
No, South Wilmington Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Wilmington Grade School?
29.1% of students at South Wilmington 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grundy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (815) 237-2281
- Area population (ZIP 60474)
- 628
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 60474; 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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