John Powers 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
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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)4%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)54%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)38%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Special Education District Lake County/Sedol
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Powers Center often compared to?
John Powers Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Laremont School, Julia S Molloy Education Center by visitors of our site.
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 John Powers Center?
53 students attend John Powers Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Powers Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What school district is John Powers Center part of?
John Powers Center is part of Special Education District Lake County/Sedol.
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