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Thomas Metcalf School

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Thomas Metcalf School is an exceptional elementary school located in Normal, Illinois, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 425 students. As part of the ISU Laboratory Schools district, which is ranked 44th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Thomas Metcalf consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

The school's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 70.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. This strong performance is particularly evident in the upper grades, with 84.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in both subjects. Additionally, the school maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.6% to 14.8%, which is much lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bent Elementary School in the Bloomington School District 87 and Oakdale Elementary School in the McLean County Unified School District 5, Thomas Metcalf's academic performance is significantly higher. This difference may be attributed to factors such as a highly educated and engaged student population, effective teaching practices, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 9.6 students per teacher.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 ISU Campus Box 7000
       Normal, IL  61790-0001

(309) 438-7621

District: ISU Laboratory Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Asian:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Metcalf School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Metcalf School ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Hispanic (10%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Metcalf School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Metcalf School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Metcalf School 251st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Thomas Metcalf School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Metcalf School 51st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Thomas Metcalf School in the ranking list.)

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ISU Laboratory Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks ISU Laboratory Schools 44th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Metcalf School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 118th 2037 94.2%
2019 90.93 142nd 2086 93.2%
2021 94.84 83rd 1948 95.7%
2022 91.11 152nd 2082 92.7%
2023 88.87 201st 2077 90.3%
2024 86.00 251st 2067 87.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.77 139th 1964 92.9%
2019 81.05 305th 2019 84.9%
2021 84.52 192nd 1680 88.6%
2022 89.52 173rd 1970 91.2%
2023 88.21 189th 1957 90.3%
2024 86.47 213th 1942 89.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.10 107th 1972 94.6%
2019 94.42 63rd 2019 96.9%
2021 95.91 48th 1707 97.2%
2022 89.66 157th 1977 92.1%
2023 85.57 232nd 1984 88.3%
2024 80.94 317th 1959 83.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.25 183rd 1463 87.5%
2019 82.48 171st 1462 88.3%
2021 83.10 142nd 1308 89.1%
2022 81.13 191st 1425 86.6%
2023 73.74 295th 1419 79.2%
2024 69.15 372nd 1392 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Metcalf School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.79 25th 1293 98.1%
2019 98.07 16th 1356 98.8%
2021 91.16 78th 1241 93.7%
2022 94.40 65th 1369 95.3%
2023 95.74 46th 1367 96.6%
2024 95.07 51st 1363 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.09 20th 1226 98.4%
2019 95.65 25th 1276 98.0%
2021 85.12 102nd 1017 90.0%
2022 92.79 74th 1286 94.2%
2023 94.93 42nd 1275 96.7%
2024 93.06 65th 1251 94.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 36th 1223 97.1%
2019 98.03 19th 1296 98.5%
2021 91.00 68th 1048 93.5%
2022 94.59 50th 1286 96.1%
2023 94.46 50th 1292 96.1%
2024 92.66 75th 1264 94.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thomas Metcalf School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.57 20th 889 97.8%
2019 95.21 17th 905 98.1%
2021 77.53 131st 813 83.9%
2022 84.51 93rd 898 89.6%
2023 88.48 66th 895 92.6%
2024 86.44 87th 875 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Metcalf School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 39 45 7 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 435 42 43 12 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 353 40 44 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 450
1991 334 42 46 13 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 312 41 43 11 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 323 37 40 9 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 380 42 36 12 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 381 52 39 16 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 381 52 39 16 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 361 62 36 15 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 352 66 41 16 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 361 64 37 18 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 344 66 36 21 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 336 60 35 25 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 297 74 33 27 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 297 74 33 27 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 291 83 28 31 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 285 78 28 33 1 n/a n/a 1 426
2006 278 71 38 36 1 n/a n/a 4 428
2007 285 71 43 33 2 n/a n/a 11 445
2008 294 61 43 31 2 n/a n/a 14 445
2009 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 261 70 39 33 1 n/a n/a 1 405
2011 269 35 34 37 0 0 22 0 397
2012 266 33 32 42 0 0 26 0 399
2013 268 30 31 40 2 0 28 0 399
2014 278 30 29 40 1 0 22 0 400
2015 288 27 30 42 1 0 19 0 407
2016 312 21 26 43 1 0 27 0 430
2017 316 19 20 38 1 0 30 0 424
2018 326 20 15 34 1 0 31 0 427
2019 306 13 11 38 1 0 31 0 400
2020 304 14 14 40 0 0 34 0 406
2021 295 9 15 38 0 0 33 0 390
2022 291 10 19 40 1 0 30 0 391
2023 314 12 32 37 1 0 29 0 425
2024 320 14 38 45 0 0 32 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Metcalf School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 47.8 9.2 n/a
1989 534 49.1 10.8 n/a
1990 450 46.1 9.7 n/a
1991 435 46.5 9.3 n/a
1992 407 46.9 8.6 n/a
1993 409 43.7 9.4 n/a
1994 470 45.2 10.4 n/a
1995 488 46.1 10.6 n/a
1996 488 46.1 10.6 n/a
1997 474 46.5 10.2 n/a
1998 475 44.9 10.6 n/a
1999 481 46.1 10.4 n/a
2000 468 44.9 10.4 n/a
2001 456 45.5 10.0 n/a
2002 432 45.5 9.5 n/a
2003 432 45.5 9.5 n/a
2004 434 31.7 13.7 n/a
2005 426 31.4 13.6 n/a
2006 428 33.5 12.8 n/a
2007 445 32.0 13.9 n/a
2008 445 31.0 14.4 n/a
2009 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 405 33.4 12.1 n/a
2011 397 33.4 11.8 n/a
2012 399 31.4 12.7 9.5
2013 399 37.7 10.5 9.3
2014 400 32.4 12.3 9.3
2015 407 32.0 12.7 6.9
2016 430 37.0 11.6 7.7
2017 424 39.4 10.7 8.3
2018 427 41.2 10.3 6.1
2019 400 40.8 9.8 6.8
2020 406 38.7 10.4 6.9
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 391 42.6 9.1 4.6
2023 425 44.0 9.6 6.4
2024 449 48.9 9.1 8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Metcalf School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 47.8 9.2 n/a
1989 534 49.1 10.8 n/a
1990 450 46.1 9.7 n/a
1991 435 46.5 9.3 n/a
1992 407 46.9 8.6 n/a
1993 409 43.7 9.4 n/a
1994 470 45.2 10.4 n/a
1995 488 46.1 10.6 n/a
1996 488 46.1 10.6 n/a
1997 474 46.5 10.2 n/a
1998 475 44.9 10.6 n/a
1999 481 46.1 10.4 n/a
2000 468 44.9 10.4 n/a
2001 456 45.5 10.0 n/a
2002 432 45.5 9.5 n/a
2003 432 45.5 9.5 n/a
2004 434 31.7 13.7 n/a
2005 426 31.4 13.6 n/a
2006 428 33.5 12.8 n/a
2007 445 32.0 13.9 n/a
2008 445 31.0 14.4 n/a
2009 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 405 33.4 12.1 n/a
2011 397 33.4 11.8 n/a
2012 399 31.4 12.7 9.5
2013 399 37.7 10.5 9.3
2014 400 32.4 12.3 9.3
2015 407 32.0 12.7 6.9
2016 430 37.0 11.6 7.7
2017 424 39.4 10.7 8.3
2018 427 41.2 10.3 6.1
2019 400 40.8 9.8 6.8
2020 406 38.7 10.4 6.9
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 391 42.6 9.1 4.6
2023 425 44.0 9.6 6.4
2024 449 48.9 9.1 8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%40.4%99.0%99.8%6.7%
201699.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%41.6%99.3%63.5%6.8%11.6%
201799.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%40.9%98.8%99.3%6.7%22.4%
201899.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%40.1%98.3%98.8%6.7%32.9%
201998.8%98.3%98.3%98.3%39.5%98.1%98.3%6.8%33.3%
202198.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.4%98.3%6.7%34.4%
202298.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.1%98.1%98.6%6.7%33.0%
202397.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%41.7%97.5%98.3%11.3%30.2%
202498.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.0%98.2%11.1%29.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Metcalf School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.9%
Ranks 16th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 1367 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)54.637
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)54.637
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)72.756.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)72.756.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)8764.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)8764.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)67.352.1
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)67.352.1
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)56.880
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)56.880
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)40.948
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)40.948
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)77.362
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)77.362
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)54.640
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)54.640
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)7576
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)7576
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)70.978
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)70.978
 7.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Metcalf School)85.581.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (ISU Laboratory Schools)85.581.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Metcalf School)77.172.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (ISU Laboratory Schools)77.172.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students400425
 6.3%
African American1312
 7.7%
American Indian11
Asian1132
 190.9%
Hispanic3837
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White306314
 2.6%
Two or More Races3129
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%6.4%
 0.4%

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Thomas Metcalf School ranks 251st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Thomas Metcalf School are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Thomas Metcalf School.


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