Excellent
#333 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Spring Garden Elementary School
Elementary School · Spring Garden Ccsd 178 · Mount Vernon, IL
A Spring Garden Ccsd 178 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14975 E Bakerville Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Garden Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring Garden Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$58,082
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Mcclellan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Opdyke-belle Rive Grade SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 4.6 mi | 6 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spring Garden Ccsd 178
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Garden Elementary School is listed in Spring Garden CCSD 178; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Garden Elementary School
Spring Garden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, IL, part of Spring Garden Ccsd 178, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Garden Elementary School
What grades does Spring Garden Elementary School serve?
Spring Garden Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Spring Garden Elementary School?
Spring Garden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Garden Elementary School rank in IL?
Spring Garden Elementary School ranks #333 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spring Garden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Garden Elementary 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 Spring Garden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Garden Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Spring Garden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spring Garden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Garden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spring Garden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Garden Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Spring Garden Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (618) 244-8070
- Area population (ZIP 62864)
- 23,061
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 62864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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