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Waverly Elementary School

Elementary School · Waverly Cusd 6 · Waverly, IL

A Waverly Cusd 6 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

499 W Elm St, Waverly, IL 62692

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$16,147
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Waverly Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Waverly 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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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

$66,619

Median home value

$115,200

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin East Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–24.9 mi75Compare →
Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.43–55.0 mi62Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Waverly Cusd 6

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waverly Elementary School is listed in Waverly CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waverly Elementary School

Waverly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waverly, IL, part of Waverly Cusd 6, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,714 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waverly Elementary School

What grades does Waverly Elementary School serve?

Waverly Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?

Waverly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waverly Elementary School rank in IL?

Waverly Elementary School ranks #2,714 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Waverly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waverly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Waverly Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waverly Elementary School a charter school?

No, Waverly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waverly Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Waverly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waverly Elementary School?

51.4% of students at Waverly 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 62692)
2,128
Area median age
46
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 62692; 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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