Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is an elementary school located in Ford Heights, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school is part of the Ford Heights School District 169, which is ranked 794 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status of its student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with proficiency rates on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams well below the state averages. In 2023-2024, only 2.7% of 3rd-grade students and 15.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 30.6% and 37.8%, respectively. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 45.1% to 52.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 99.34% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

However, Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center appears to be making a concerted effort to support its homeless and African American student populations, which are areas of relative strength. The school ranks among the top 17 out of 52 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 for its performance in serving its homeless student population, and it ranks among the top 137 out of 684 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 for its performance in serving its African American student population. Nearby schools, such as Garfield Elementary School, Washington-McKinley Elementary School, and Greenbriar Elementary School, all perform better academically than Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center, with higher proficiency rates on the IAR exams and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1101 E 10th St
       Ford Heights, IL  60411-2230


(708) 758-2520

District: Ford Heights School District 169

SchoolDigger Rank:
1771st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,007 Help


Students who attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center usually attend:

Middle:    Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center is $29,007.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center 1771st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center in the ranking list.)

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Ford Heights School District 169:

SchoolDigger ranks Ford Heights School District 169 794th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Rank History for all students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.40 1989th 2086 4.7%
2007 30.28 1681st 2095 19.8%
2008 22.42 1737th 2092 17.0%
2009 23.26 1746th 2120 17.6%
2010 45.27 1388th 2139 35.1%
2011 41.15 1462nd 2147 31.9%
2012 37.88 1552nd 2166 28.3%
2013 48.25 1195th 2167 44.9%
2014 42.37 1274th 2093 39.1%
2015 11.20 1970th 2052 4.0%
2016 37.21 1238th 2046 39.5%
2017 32.57 1344th 2044 34.2%
2018 36.02 1269th 2037 37.7%
2019 26.95 1527th 2086 26.8%
2021 14.54 1778th 1948 8.7%
2022 30.92 1371st 2082 34.1%
2023 18.98 1710th 2077 17.7%
2024 17.03 1771st 2067 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.59 767th 1765 56.5%
2019 41.58 1057th 1816 41.8%
2021 23.19 1294th 1514 14.5%
2022 50.59 763rd 1763 56.7%
2023 30.56 1311th 1808 27.5%
2024 27.26 1390th 1793 22.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.61 5th 24 79.2%
2024 55.03 17th 52 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.78 1121st 1964 42.9%
2019 26.09 1517th 2019 24.9%
2021 14.64 1535th 1680 8.6%
2022 35.31 1194th 1970 39.4%
2023 21.53 1549th 1957 20.8%
2024 14.11 1791st 1942 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.60 1290th 1972 34.6%
2019 28.42 1451st 2019 28.1%
2021 13.66 1614th 1707 5.4%
2022 26.99 1391st 1977 29.6%
2023 16.76 1728th 1984 12.9%
2024 21.05 1555th 1959 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.64 170th 698 75.6%
2019 49.51 284th 711 60.1%
2021 33.08 288th 428 32.7%
2022 64.81 137th 684 80.0%
2023 45.73 309th 692 55.3%
2024 43.42 332nd 655 49.3%
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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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 328 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 330
1990 n/a 328 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 328
1991 0 357 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 2 374 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 0 384 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 0 375 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 0 407 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 0 407 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 0 420 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 0 421 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 2 435 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2000 0 447 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 0 400 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 0 383 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 0 383 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 0 333 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 0 324 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 0 464 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 0 436 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 0 430 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 434
2009 0 365 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 0 328 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 0 284 0 1 9 0 0 0 294
2012 1 247 0 15 0 0 0 0 263
2013 1 253 0 18 0 0 1 0 273
2014 0 229 0 16 0 0 0 0 245
2015 0 264 0 19 0 0 0 0 283
2016 0 259 0 17 0 0 0 0 276
2017 0 240 0 17 0 0 0 0 257
2018 0 255 0 14 0 0 0 0 269
2019 0 276 0 14 0 0 0 0 290
2020 0 268 0 17 0 0 0 0 285
2021 0 265 0 16 0 0 0 0 281
2022 0 294 0 15 1 0 0 0 310
2023 0 293 0 12 0 0 0 0 305

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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 330 20.0 16.5 n/a
1990 328 20.0 16.4 n/a
1991 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
1992 376 21.0 17.9 n/a
1993 386 24.0 16.1 n/a
1994 378 22.0 17.2 n/a
1995 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1996 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1997 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
1998 423 25.5 16.6 n/a
1999 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
2000 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
2001 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
2002 389 23.0 16.9 98.7
2003 389 23.0 16.9 98.7
2004 337 23.0 14.7 97.9
2005 329 20.0 16.5 98.5
2006 464 28.0 16.6 96.8
2007 438 29.0 15.1 86.3
2008 434 27.0 16.1 98.6
2009 370 29.0 12.8 99.2
2010 332 24.0 13.8 99.1
2011 294 18.0 16.3 99
2012 263 14.0 18.7 82.9
2013 273 19.0 14.3 89.4
2014 245 14.0 17.5 93.5
2015 283 15.0 18.8 92.6
2016 276 16.0 17.2 94.6
2017 257 14.0 18.3 96.9
2018 269 13.7 19.6 97.4
2019 290 15.5 18.7 97.2
2020 285 18.0 15.8 98.6
2021 281 n/a n/a n/a
2022 310 15.1 20.4 99.7
2023 305 15.0 20.3 99.3

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 Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 330 20.0 16.5 n/a
1990 328 20.0 16.4 n/a
1991 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
1992 376 21.0 17.9 n/a
1993 386 24.0 16.1 n/a
1994 378 22.0 17.2 n/a
1995 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1996 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1997 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
1998 423 25.5 16.6 n/a
1999 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
2000 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
2001 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
2002 389 23.0 16.9 98.7
2003 389 23.0 16.9 98.7
2004 337 23.0 14.7 97.9
2005 329 20.0 16.5 98.5
2006 464 28.0 16.6 96.8
2007 438 29.0 15.1 86.3
2008 434 27.0 16.1 98.6
2009 370 29.0 12.8 99.2
2010 332 24.0 13.8 99.1
2011 294 18.0 16.3 99
2012 263 14.0 18.7 82.9
2013 273 19.0 14.3 89.4
2014 245 14.0 17.5 93.5
2015 283 15.0 18.8 92.6
2016 276 16.0 17.2 94.6
2017 257 14.0 18.3 96.9
2018 269 13.7 19.6 97.4
2019 290 15.5 18.7 97.2
2020 285 18.0 15.8 98.6
2021 281 n/a n/a n/a
2022 310 15.1 20.4 99.7
2023 305 15.0 20.3 99.3

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
201598.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%21.1%98.6%97.9%21.1%
201698.6%98.2%98.2%98.2%21.1%98.6%98.2%21.1%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%14.7%99.6%98.5%15.0%
201897.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%14.8%98.2%97.8%14.8%
201998.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%19.9%98.0%98.0%19.9%
202195.4%96.1%96.1%96.1%98.9%95.4%95.0%20.6%
202296.9%96.5%96.5%96.5%98.3%95.8%96.9%19.8%
202395.7%95.4%95.4%95.4%98.0%95.4%95.7%19.1%
202495.1%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.1%95.4%95.1%21.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,346 (8.3%) $14,866 (91.7%) $16,212
2020 $1,386 (8.3%) $15,312 (91.7%) $16,699
2021 $1,428 (8.3%) $15,772 (91.7%) $17,200
2022 $1,428 (8.3%) $15,772 (91.7%) $17,200
2023 $2,160 (8.7%) $22,742 (91.3%) $24,903
2024 $2,298 (7.9%) $26,709 (92.1%) $29,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1527th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1710th of 2077 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center)15.72
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)15.72
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center)476.1
 40.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)476.1
 40.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center)16.723.2
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)16.723.2
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center)2.49.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)2.49.3
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290305
 5.2%
African American276293
 6.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1412
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.2%99.3%
 2.1%


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Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center.

Students who attend Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Students at Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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