Excellent
#162 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Thomas Metcalf School
Elementary School · Isu Laboratory Schools · Normal, IL
An Isu Laboratory Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Isu Campus Box 7000, Normal, IL 61790
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Metcalf School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Metcalf 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,885/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Isu Laboratory Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Thomas Metcalf School is listed in ISU Laboratory Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Metcalf School
Thomas Metcalf School is a public elementary school in Normal, IL, part of Isu Laboratory Schools, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Metcalf School
What grades does Thomas Metcalf School serve?
Thomas Metcalf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Metcalf School?
Thomas Metcalf School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Metcalf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Metcalf School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Metcalf School rank in IL?
Thomas Metcalf School ranks #162 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas Metcalf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Metcalf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Thomas Metcalf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Metcalf School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Metcalf School a charter school?
No, Thomas Metcalf School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Metcalf School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Metcalf School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Metcalf School?
8.2% of students at Thomas Metcalf 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLean County
- Phone
- (309) 438-7621
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.
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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