Miner 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)9%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)28%
26%
Black
(19-20)6%
17%
White
(19-20)55%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Miner School often compared to?
Miner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Ridge School, Kirk School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Miner School?
89 students attend Miner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Miner School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Miner School part of?
Miner School is part of Nw Suburban Special Educ Org School District.
School Calendar
View the Miner School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School before Winter Recess
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of School for Students after Winter Recess
January 06, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of School after Spring Recess
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students (if no emergency days are used)
June 02, 2026 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Staff (if no emergency dates are used)
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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