John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School vs. Ward J Elementary School
Should you attend John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School or Ward J Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Ward J Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ward J Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
439 students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3003 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1374 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
39
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
25
51
Grade 2 Students
44
51
Grade 3 Students
36
50
Grade 4 Students
38
42
Grade 5 Students
46
55
Grade 6 Students
48
52
Grade 7 Students
47
59
Grade 8 Students
50
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
77%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
89%
7%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%