Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School vs. Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Should you attend Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School or Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy? 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
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet 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 10-14% (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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
241 students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2660 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2478 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
10
Grade 1 Students
24
23
Grade 2 Students
27
25
Grade 3 Students
28
27
Grade 4 Students
27
31
Grade 5 Students
26
24
Grade 6 Students
30
17
Grade 7 Students
27
23
Grade 8 Students
28
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
98%
99%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%