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Beecher City Grade School vs. South Side Grade School

Should you attend Beecher City Grade School or South Side Grade School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Beecher City Grade School
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
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9/
10
Top 20%
South Side Grade School
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
Top Rankings

Beecher City Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

South Side Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beecher City Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
South Side Grade School serves 277 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-2
Total Students
200 students
277 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beecher City Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Side Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Side Grade School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beecher City Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Side Grade School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beecher City Grade School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#451 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beecher City Grade School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beecher City Grade School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beecher City Grade School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-79%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beecher City Grade School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Side Grade School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
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Kindergarten Students
28
-
Grade 1 Students
28
165
Grade 2 Students
29
112
Grade 3 Students
27
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Grade 4 Students
28
-
Grade 5 Students
29
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beecher City Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Side Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
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8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beecher City Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Side Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beecher City Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Side Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
96%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beecher City Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Side Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beecher City Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Side Grade School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beecher City Grade School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Side Grade School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beecher City Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Side Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beecher City Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Side Grade School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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