Serving 148 students in grades 5-8, Oak Grove West School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
148 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
1%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
88%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove West School?
148 students attend Oak Grove West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oak Grove West School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove West School?
Oak Grove West School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove West School offer ?
Oak Grove West School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Oak Grove West School part of?
Oak Grove West School is part of Oak Grove School District 68 Bartonville.
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