Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccleery Elementary School 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccleery Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Motto
'Fostering an environment of equity and opportunity'
School Rankings
Mccleery Elementary School 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 Mccleery Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3165 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
74%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccleery Elementary School's ranking?
Mccleery Elementary School is ranked #3165 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccleery Elementary School?
513 students attend Mccleery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mccleery Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccleery Elementary School?
Mccleery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccleery Elementary School offer ?
Mccleery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mccleery Elementary School part of?
Mccleery Elementary School is part of Aurora West USD 129 School District.
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