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Prairie Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 303 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 20, 2011

I have been very impressed with Prairie. The school is inviting, and my kid enjoys school. The teachers have been very supportive, and I always feel welcome, even when I am coming in with a concern.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

I am very happy with Prairie! This was my son's first year there, and they have helped him on so many levels. His teacher stuck by him when he was having attention problems, and figured out different ways to help him out. And the after school program is just phennominal in my eyes. I am very glad that both my children will be there next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2007

I have not been pleased with this school in general. I am concerned about the education my child is receiving. There is little homework assigned and not as much focus on math and science as I would prefer. I believe the teachers are doing their best, but the children seem difficult to manage. There is a considerable amount of bullying that takes place. I can how it is impacting my childs experience. Although some of these instances have been reported, I am unsure as to the continued follow-up and parental involvement of the aggressor. The instances continue to happen and the children do not seem to be swayed by the attempts of the teachers. I also would like to see more diversity among the students. A change may occur with the integration of more students from various socioeconomic background. If I had a choice, I would not attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2007

Many parents are involved daily. There are a multitude of activities for the children during and after school. Teachers are extremely dedicated and rise to all challenges. I am proud of this school and their daily efforts toward achievement.
—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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%
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 Students77%
Female88%
Male63%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female83%
Male42%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities75%
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%
Female70%
Male85%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income73%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income56%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income68%
Non-low income92%
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 Students54%
Female52%
Male57%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income52%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female62%
Male52%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Low income55%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities69%
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
Black 71% 19%
White 25% 53%
Hispanic 2% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: (217) 384-3628

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