Altamont Grade School vs. Central Grade School
Should you attend Altamont Grade School or Central Grade School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Altamont Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 547 students in grades 2-5, Central Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
2-5
Total Students
462 students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1251 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
45
-
Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
52
63
Grade 3 Students
58
146
Grade 4 Students
49
164
Grade 5 Students
41
172
Grade 6 Students
41
2
Grade 7 Students
56
-
Grade 8 Students
41
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%