Macarthur/echo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Top Rankings
Macarthur/echo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
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)20%
26%
Black
(19-20)67%
17%
White
(19-20)2%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Macarthur/echo Elementary School?
105 students attend Macarthur/echo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Macarthur/echo Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What school district is Macarthur/echo Elementary School part of?
Macarthur/echo Elementary School is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
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