The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Poplar Grove Elem School
Poplar Grove Elem School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in a small village in Boone County, Illinois, part of the Rockford metropolitan area. The school sits within North Boone CUSD 200, a county-scale district whose schools are organized as separate campuses rather than a walkable downtown cluster. The village itself is predominantly residential, built on a low-density subdivision pattern and surrounded by farmland at the intersection of state routes. The Long Prairie Trail, a 14-mile paved path on a former railroad bed, runs through the community and offers pedestrian and bike access.
The student body of about 250 reflects the village's composition: predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic enrollment, and a small share identifying as multiracial. Income-level data were not available, so the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch cannot be reported. The state did not report special education or English learner counts for this school.
On state mathematics assessments in 2024-25, third graders in the school reached proficiency at a rate above the midpoint for their tested grade band, while fourth graders fell below. In reading, third graders again tested above the midpoint while fourth graders performed just above it. These results sit at the top quartile among the county's school districts when proficiency is averaged across tested grades and subjects. All tested students participated in state assessments. Both subjects experienced changes to Illinois's proficiency benchmarks between prior years and 2024-25, making year-to-year trend analysis unavailable from the state data.
Because this school serves only elementary grades, state testing data come from only kindergarten through fourth grade, and no state assessments are conducted in the youngest grades. Fifth grade and beyond are not included in the school's count; those students likely attend the next school in the district. No graduation rate applies, as the school does not serve high school.
Housing in the zip code is newer than average, with many homes built recently as part of master-planned subdivisions. Single-family residential developments include the Trails of Dawson Creek, a Gerstad Builders community offering homes with two to four bedrooms. New fly-in residential communities are also under development at the Poplar Grove Airport, adding a distinctive housing segment. Home values in the area are below the state median and well below the national median, and median rents are within reach of typical households in the region.
The village sits at an economic crossroads rather than as a job center itself. Regional employers accessible via I-90, including Stellantis and Mercyhealth in the Rockford area, shape working life for residents. The village itself hosts a small business community with local operations and the airport as part of its economic base, plus an Enterprise Zone intended to attract business investment.
The school's website was not provided with the available data, so specific curriculum, program offerings, or family engagement details could not be reviewed. School attendance, discipline, and staffing information were also not available. Parents interested in understanding the school's daily operations, classroom practices, or specific student support services would benefit from direct contact with the school or visits to its online presence and facilities.
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