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International Prep Academy

Summary:

International Prep Academy is an elementary school in Champaign, Illinois, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 568 students. The school is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district, which is ranked 539 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While International Prep Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, the school's performance for African American students is notably strong, ranking 35th out of 655 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's overall academic performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. Additionally, International Prep Academy has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.7% to 41.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bottenfield Elementary, Kenwood Elementary, and South Side Elementary, International Prep Academy's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's strong performance for African American students is a notable bright spot. The school's trends over time also show a decline in its statewide ranking and a drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2 stars in recent years, as well as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1605 W Kirby Ave
       Champaign, IL  61821-5510

(217) 351-3995

District: Champaign CUSD 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
1212th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,356 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
14.6%
African American:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.4% Help


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Compare Details International Prep Academy ranks worse than 58.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details International Prep Academy ranks better than 57.2% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.15. (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 International Prep Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District. Student population at International Prep Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (14.6%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Prep Academy is 12.8, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Prep Academy is $16,356. 9 elementary schools in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks International Prep Academy 1212th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See International Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks International Prep Academy 584th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See International Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

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Champaign CUSD 4:

SchoolDigger ranks Champaign CUSD 4 539th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for International Prep Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 11.35 1924th 2044 5.9%
2018 14.85 1832nd 2037 10.1%
2019 31.81 1404th 2086 32.7%
2021 24.62 1424th 1948 26.9%
2022 47.08 1012th 2082 51.4%
2023 44.18 1082nd 2077 47.9%
2024 37.48 1212th 2067 41.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.45 669th 718 6.8%
2019 47.15 335th 743 54.9%
2021 34.97 370th 537 31.1%
2022 54.14 243rd 768 68.4%
2023 43.06 391st 788 50.4%
2024 29.62 653rd 826 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.47 398th 1113 64.2%
2023 35.54 685th 1156 40.7%
2024 45.80 538th 1195 55.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.35 1571st 1765 11.0%
2019 35.99 1216th 1816 33.0%
2022 37.96 1071st 1763 39.3%
2023 31.47 1278th 1808 29.3%
2024 46.71 872nd 1793 51.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.82 1707th 1964 13.1%
2019 28.14 1464th 2019 27.5%
2021 31.36 1121st 1680 33.3%
2022 52.71 819th 1970 58.4%
2023 43.04 1031st 1957 47.3%
2024 40.64 1067th 1942 45.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.83 633rd 907 30.2%
2024 41.72 451st 886 49.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.06 1785th 1972 9.5%
2019 36.81 1220th 2019 39.6%
2021 30.62 1127th 1707 34.0%
2022 40.41 1084th 1977 45.2%
2023 44.22 1019th 1984 48.6%
2024 33.87 1218th 1959 37.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.32 35th 655 94.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.19 898th 938 4.3%
2019 41.15 546th 955 42.8%
2021 29.46 550th 742 25.9%
2022 48.11 433rd 954 54.6%
2023 40.02 561st 970 42.2%
2024 27.43 729th 959 24.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.69 890th 1425 37.5%
2023 70.60 337th 1419 76.3%
2024 72.14 326th 1392 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for International Prep Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.33 400th 1369 70.8%
2023 58.55 461st 1367 66.3%
2024 51.15 584th 1363 57.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.12 76th 480 84.2%
2024 48.73 174th 486 64.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.01 420th 802 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.11 470th 1234 61.9%
2024 71.60 228th 1219 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.92 395th 1286 69.3%
2023 53.63 493rd 1275 61.3%
2024 52.36 513th 1251 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.64 295th 1292 77.2%
2024 49.70 549th 1264 56.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at International Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.98 191st 662 71.1%
2023 52.60 256th 661 61.3%
2024 48.13 283rd 643 56.0%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for International Prep Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 17 17 0 68 1 0 5 0 108
2016 28 23 1 165 0 0 9 0 226
2017 42 26 1 166 0 0 15 0 250
2018 57 31 2 196 0 0 16 0 302
2019 66 46 3 204 1 0 16 0 336
2020 74 48 2 230 3 0 18 0 375
2021 77 58 2 270 1 0 24 0 432
2022 89 66 5 320 1 0 29 0 510
2023 93 66 2 375 1 0 31 0 568
2024 95 80 2 440 1 0 32 0 650

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

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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 International Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 108 1.0 108.0 78.7
2016 226 16.0 14.1 80.5
2017 250 20.0 12.5 70.8
2018 302 24.0 12.5 57
2019 336 29.5 11.3 68.5
2020 375 28.5 13.1 61.1
2021 432 n/a n/a n/a
2022 510 38.0 13.4 40.8
2023 568 48.5 11.7 57.2
2024 650 50.7 12.8 23.4

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 International Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 108 1.0 108.0 78.7
2016 226 16.0 14.1 80.5
2017 250 20.0 12.5 70.8
2018 302 24.0 12.5 57
2019 336 29.5 11.3 68.5
2020 375 28.5 13.1 61.1
2021 432 n/a n/a n/a
2022 510 38.0 13.4 40.8
2023 568 48.5 11.7 57.2
2024 650 50.7 12.8 23.4

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201697.3%96.8%96.8%96.8%97.3%97.3%
201799.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201899.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201999.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202198.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202297.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%12.2%
202398.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%19.2%
202498.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%24.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for International Prep Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (5.8%) $13,766 (94.2%) $14,608
2020 $702 (5.6%) $11,888 (94.4%) $12,590
2021 $1,639 (12.0%) $11,998 (88.0%) $13,638
2022 $1,639 (12.0%) $11,998 (88.0%) $13,638
2023 $1,602 (9.8%) $14,722 (90.2%) $16,324
2024 $1,784 (10.9%) $14,572 (89.1%) $16,356

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International Prep Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1404th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1082nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (International Prep Academy)34.521.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Champaign CUSD 4)34.422.9
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (International Prep Academy)36.329
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Champaign CUSD 4)3727.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (International Prep Academy)17.518.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Champaign CUSD 4)32.827.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (International Prep Academy)22.525
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Champaign CUSD 4)36.624.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (International Prep Academy)28.123.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Champaign CUSD 4)3729.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (International Prep Academy)15.623.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Champaign CUSD 4)33.826.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (International Prep Academy)29.442.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Champaign CUSD 4)50.745
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students336568
 69%
African American4666
 43.5%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic204375
 83.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6693
 40.9%
Two or More Races1631
 93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%57.2%
 11.2%

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International Prep Academy ranks 1212th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 650 students attended International Prep Academy.

Students at International Prep Academy are 68% Hispanic, 15% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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