Thomas Metcalf School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

7000 University St, Normal, IL

North Peoria Neighborhood

Isu Laboratory Schools

391 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Amy Fritson Coffman

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
65%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 53	Full Time Teachers 53
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.3%

College Prep

AP Math Enrollment Very Low	AP Science Enrollment Very Low
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Test Scores

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

427:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.4%	Female 46.6%
White 69.9%	Hispanic 10.3%
Asian 8.6%	Two or more races 7.8%
Black 3.4%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public MS in Illinois

#14 Best Public ES in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/3/2021

While there has been some turmoil within the administration, Dr. Coffman has honed a positive culture that is focused on character building. For the most part this is holding steady after her departure, mostly due to a highly capable group of teachers who truly care about the kids. I'm hoping that D...

2.0 parent

4/19/2021

No transparency, pseudo private education and it's not even test in. Just to be clear the only way to get in is to volunteer, have family, or fulfil some quota. They don't make the lottery system transparent and the school certainly is not representative of the area if serves ethnically.

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List Price Range

$95K - $868K

Homes For Sale

113

Average Home Value

$298,048

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

35%

Average Household Income

$119,334

% of College Grads

50.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,567 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

45.0%

Homes for Sale

$98,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,526 Sq Ft

3412 N Sterling Ave
New 22 days ago

Stone 1.5-story home featuring 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a detached 2-stall garage. The main floor offers a spacious living room and an eat-in kitchen with a rear entry leading to the backyard and garage. The finished basement includes a generously sized family room, providing additional living...

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$170,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,265 Sq Ft

4437 W Castleton Rd
New 1 day ago

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,291 Sq Ft

4211 N Harvard Ave
New 13 days ago

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(309) 328-8128

$44,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

2034 W Hudson St

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$70,000

1 Bed
4 Baths

1214 N Sheridan Rd

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Lindsay Prewitt

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$365,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,754 Sq Ft

721 W Deerbrook Dr
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Land
74.00 Acres Lot

310 Ash Ln
New 20 days ago

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$69,000

Land
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

6616 N Ironwood Dr

Nice Lot in New Section of Sommer Place Subdivision and Dunlap Schools! Build Your Dream Home Here!

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$125,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft

2836 N Harper Terrace
New 2 days ago

COMING SOON - SHOWINGS START FRIDAY, 8/28. Mid-century modern character meets easy, one-level living on a spacious corner lot PLUS a major bonus: the fully owned solar panel system (2023) can significantly offset Ameren electrical costs! 8/'25 - 8/'26, 12 panels produced 3.94 megawatts of power. Des...

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$122,500

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,183 Sq Ft

2106 W Forrest Hill Ave
New 7 days ago

Move in ready 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch! Open concept kitchen and living area. Nicely finished basement rec room which could be a theatre room or a 4th bedroom no egress with plenty of storage space. Covered front porch and spacious fenced backyard with patio. The 23x10 Sunroom connects the home to the...

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Land
0.26 Acres Lot

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1 Bed
1.5 Baths
810 Sq Ft

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Unit 9A

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1-2 Baths
792+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
344+ Sq Ft

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
795+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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Hollow Creek IV Apartments
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1 Bath
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Brandywine Crossing Apartments
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Illinois Peoria County Normal 61790 North Peoria

Thomas Metcalf School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Normal, IL and is served by the Isu Laboratory Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Thomas Metcalf School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $298,048. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peoria Educ Reg For Empl Traing, Richwoods High School, Diploma Degree North Campus, and more. Learn more about what Normal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Metcalf School.

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