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South Pekin Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 211 students

 

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Posted June 13, 2013

As a former student I can say that S.P.G.S. is greatly underestimated. There are many great teachers and staff members at the school and overall I would say in the past five years the school has shown major improvement. People seem to condemn the S.P.G.S. special needs classes, but the school is older and is not necessarily equipped to handle all special needs groups, but it has taken strides not taken by other local schools. I believe the lower than average scoring on tests stems from a lack of effort on the part of the students not the teachers, but this issue needs to be resolved with more direct methods than are currently being used. Overall I would rate the school at a five because it does create a sense of community that brings the small town of South Pekin together and there have been some very academically successful people that have graduated as S.P.G.S. Tornadoes.


Posted May 30, 2006

My child was in the S.P.G.S. special education program and received very little help from the teachers or staff , he was targeted as a problem student but instead of being helped to overcome his obstacles, he was made an example of . The principle of this school does a poor job of running the school,but he also contributes to alot of the problems there. In meetings teachers promise to try to improve the childrens academic experience ,however when the meetings end so does their interest in the child. As for parent involvement it is discouraged .When I saw my child was struggling I offered to come in daily as an aide and was told I wasn't needed,and my letters of concern to teachers were repeatedly ignored.My recommendation for other parents is avoid this school! It is no place for children!
—Submitted by lisa ragar, 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.

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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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
79%
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 85% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%
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 85% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
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 85% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%
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 Students85%
Female73%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female55%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities56%
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 Students83%
Female73%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income90%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female40%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female67%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students63%
Female73%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income67%
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female73%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income75%
Non-low income53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
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 Students72%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
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 Students63%
Femalen/a
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Low income63%
Non-low income64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Low income56%
Non-low income64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Low income69%
Non-low income55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income80%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income95%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 51%
Two or more races 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 18%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 23%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Andrew Brooks

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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P.O. Box 430
South Pekin, IL 61564
Phone: (309) 348-3695

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