Ivan K Garrison Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 3-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students (19-20)
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
26%
Black
(19-20)14%
17%
White
(19-20)68%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)14%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Ivan K Garrison Center?
65 students attend Ivan K Garrison Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ivan K Garrison Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ivan K Garrison Center offer ?
Ivan K Garrison Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Ivan K Garrison Center part of?
Ivan K Garrison Center is part of Four Rivers Special Education School District.
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