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#1449 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
Elementary School · East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3939 Caseyville Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62204
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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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
$36,789
Median home value
$48,200
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| James Avant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Annette Officer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East St Louis Sd 189
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is a public elementary school in East Saint Louis, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
What grades does Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence serve?
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence rank in IL?
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence ranks #1,449 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence a charter school?
No, Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
96.0% of students at Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (618) 646-3930
- Area population (ZIP 62204)
- 4,824
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 62204; 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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