The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Dorris Intermediate Sch
Dorris Intermediate School serves students in grades four through six in Collinsville, an older industrial city roughly 12 to 15 miles east of St. Louis in Madison County. The school's student population is diverse: about half the enrollment is white, with a substantial share who are Hispanic, and meaningful representation from Black students and other racial groups. The school has a solid enrollment for its grade band, with grade-five and grade-six classes being the main cohorts.
On state testing, the school shows mixed results. In English language arts, grade-five students reached proficiency at better than midway rates, while grade-six students performed below that mark but still showed progress. Mathematics results are notably weaker, especially in grade six, where proficiency falls well below the county median. Grade-five math proficiency sits in the lower-middle range. Science proficiency in grade five, the only grade tested, is also below midway. Across all tested grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency index positions it above the midpoint of the county's district comparisons, suggesting performance that is broadly solidly average to slightly above within Madison County, though specific grade-to-grade gaps in math and science warrant attention. Student participation rates in testing have been strong.
The Collinsville school district has undergone recent shifts. In March 2024, the district placed a zero-rate-change ballot measure that moved funding from bonds to the operations fund, committing resources to safety upgrades, HVAC work, and accessibility improvements across all schools without raising the tax rate, and pledging not to request new bonds for routine capital projects. In May 2024, the district closed Jefferson Elementary due to declining enrollment, consolidating younger students into other buildings and changing attendance boundaries. The district is also expanding the Collinsville Area Vocational Center, with construction set to begin in early 2025 and completion targeted for spring 2026; this expansion will offer more career and technical pathways to high school students across ten area schools.
Collinsville itself is a residential city with a mixed economy rooted in government services, horse racing at Fairmount Park, and retail anchored by national chains. The Uptown Main Street district is walkable and hosts local restaurants, shops, and regular street festivals. Schools in the district sit on separated suburban campuses away from downtown. Housing is moderately affordable by regional standards, with home values and rents lower than state and national mediums, making the area attractive for families seeking affordability. The city has been positioning itself within the St. Louis regional economy on developable land and new commercial projects, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority recently awarded substantial grants for permanent supportive housing that includes a Collinsville development, signaling ongoing investment and residential growth.
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