Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2720 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center's ranking?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is ranked #2720 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center?
288 students attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center offer ?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center part of?
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is part of Ford Heights SD 169 School District.
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