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Centennial Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 274 students

 

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Posted March 31, 2012

This school and all of the staff is absolutely wonderful and hard working. They spend countless extra hours helping students. We moved to Polo last year and enrolled our daughter at Centennial and can't get over how helpful and caring the entire staff is. They made us feel welcome from the very start. Our daughter has really skyrocketed this year with her progress. I can't say enough great things about Centennial.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2011

I think this school has a problem addressing how to handle bullies and other situations of that nature. I have heard numerous times that kids are getting hit, made fun of, and even dealing with racism at such a young age. I think it would be a decent school if it werent for those issues. It needs to be nipped in the rear before it gets out of control. They could also use an Art class. And, they are constantly sending home notes that they need money! I stopped giving after the first two years! I know they're underfunded along with most every school in the nation at this time, but I wish there were another way to raise money.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Everyone at this school does a good job at No Child Left Behind. All the teachers know ALL the kids names and try to help out wherever needed, even if it's not their place. They teach manners,respect,and the recomended school studies. Its a very relaxed environment.
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Posted March 11, 2008

Centennial Is a great school! I love the teachers and the staff there because they pay close attention to every child's individual needs, and they communicate very well with the parents. This school has alot to offer it's students and especially concerned parents who like to know everything going on with their childs academics, and other school functions. A+++++++++++
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income88%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income88%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income84%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female63%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Low income56%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female56%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Low income48%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income70%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income70%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 51%
Hispanic 5% 23%
Two or more races 3% 3%
Black 2% 18%
Asian 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Keri Nitzel

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
Phone: (815) 946-3811

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