Tyler Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Tyler Elementary School or Jefferson 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
School
Top Rankings
Tyler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tyler 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
265 students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
36
Grade 1 Students
32
48
Grade 2 Students
52
50
Grade 3 Students
40
72
Grade 4 Students
54
51
Grade 5 Students
46
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
56%
31%
% White
21%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%