Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Spaulding 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%).
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 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
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
60%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
<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 Spaulding School?
83 students attend Spaulding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spaulding School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Spaulding School offer ?
Spaulding School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Spaulding School part of?
Spaulding School is part of Midlothian School District 143.
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