The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lexington Elem School
Lexington Elem School serves prekindergarten through fifth grade in a small Midwestern city rooted in agriculture and situated at the crossroads of Interstate 55 and historic Route 66. The school is part of Lexington Community Unit School District 7, which consolidates all three school levels on a single campus just blocks from downtown, keeping schools and civic life in close proximity. The city itself has remained stable in population, with a predominantly owner-occupied housing market and a downtown anchored by Main Street shops, restaurants, and periodic festivals.
The school's enrollment is small, drawn primarily from the immediate Lexington area. The student body is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students identifying with other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and special populations such as English learners and students with individualized education programs were not available, making it difficult to characterize socioeconomic composition or the school's experience supporting students with varied needs.
On state assessment results, Lexington Elem shows uneven performance across grade and subject. In English language arts, the picture is mixed: third and fourth graders show proficiency rates in the mid-range, but fifth graders demonstrate notably stronger performance. Fifth-grade science proficiency is solid. In mathematics, the school faces challenges, particularly in fourth grade where proficiency falls well below the midpoint of comparison districts in McLean County. Third-grade math performance is moderate, while fifth-grade math improves but remains below what fifth graders are demonstrating in ELA and science. Participation rates are consistently high, indicating that testing did not account for the variance in results. The school does not serve grades six through eight, so no results appear for those grades; science assessment data are limited to grades five and eight, with grade eight not served by this school.
When proficiency results are averaged across tested subjects and grades, Lexington Elem sits above the median proficiency index among the nine comparable elementary schools in McLean County. This positioning reflects strength in fifth-grade ELA and science alongside weaker performance in fourth-grade math, yielding an overall profile that is middling-to-solid relative to district peers in the county.
A parent may want to look further into the school's mathematics instruction and support, particularly for fourth graders, to understand whether specific interventions or approaches are in place, what drives the grade-to-grade variation, and how the school identifies and helps students who fall behind in math.
Housing values in the Lexington area are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and a recent referendum approved by McLean County voters in April 2025 established a school facility sales tax that will distribute revenue to Lexington CUSD 7 by student enrollment and can be used for facility upgrades, school safety, and mental health services, with a portion of the revenue directed toward property tax relief. This creates a new revenue stream for school infrastructure without relying solely on property-tax funding, a change relevant to families considering a long-term commitment to the area.
The school is a traditional public elementary serving a close-knit, stable community. It has no special designation as a charter, magnet, or Title I school. Program information beyond core academics was not available in the data provided. Families should inquire directly with the school about enrichment offerings, special services, and how instruction is differentiated for students working above or below grade level.
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