The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Heyworth Elem School
Heyworth Elementary serves a small, rural K–6 enrollment in a bedroom community about a dozen miles south of Bloomington-Normal. The school itself sits in a compact downtown footprint where civic and school facilities cluster together, serving what is publicly described as one of the fastest-growing small communities in rural McLean County, Illinois.
The student body is substantially white and mostly Anglo, with modest representation of Hispanic students and a very small share of other races. About a quarter of the enrollment is in kindergarten and pre-K, tapering as grades rise; by sixth grade the cohort is noticeably smaller. Free-and-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about economic diversity. No data on special education or English learner enrollment appears in the public reports, which is common for elementary schools at this grade level but worth clarifying with the school if those populations matter to your question.
State testing results show proficiency across grades 3 through 6 in English language arts and math, with mixed readings grade to grade. Third-grade math and ELA both sit at solid proficiency levels; by fourth grade both subjects dip, with math reaching only about half proficient and ELA a bit lower. Fifth-grade math drops further to about four in ten proficient, though ELA rebounds. Sixth-grade performance improves in both subjects, particularly in ELA. A fifth-grade science assessment shows about half the students proficient. The pattern suggests real variation in student mastery depending on grade and subject; a parent might ask the school about the factors behind the fourth- and fifth-grade dips in math, whether they reflect curriculum design, staffing, or student cohort composition.
On the state's proficiency index across all tested grades and subjects, Heyworth Elementary sits above the midpoint among McLean County's school districts, a position that reflects the school's middling results honestly. The school reports full or near-full test participation, indicating the assessments capture most of the population.
The local housing market around Heyworth reflects modest growth. Home values in the ZIP code sit below the state benchmark and well below the national average, with annual appreciation in single digits. Monthly housing costs for a typical mortgage are moderate. The village itself has grown modestly from 2020 to 2024 and has welcomed new single-family housing subdivisions and a low-income housing development. A new countywide school sales tax took effect in July 2025, expected to generate revenue for the district that may soften local property tax pressure, though that depends on how the board allocates the funds. A school-board election structure referendum in November 2024 sought to shift from congressional-township representation to at-large elections; voters favored at-large elections, but the outcome remained contested under Illinois law because it did not meet the two-thirds overall threshold required for passage.
No data on discipline, course access, staffing, attendance, or graduation rates appear in the available public profile, which is expected for an elementary school. Program offerings, extracurricular activities, and specific school initiatives were not provided in the sourced materials. A parent should contact the school directly for details on what instructional approaches, enrichment, and support services are available.
The school sits in a stable rural community with a close-knit texture, where civic life centers on downtown parks, libraries, and schools, but with limited walkability and a car-dependent layout. Most residents commute to jobs in Bloomington-Normal rather than work locally. The setting is quiet and family-oriented, with school, library, and recreational facilities clustered downtown rather than separated across outlying campuses.
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