Washington Elementary School vs. South Jacksonville Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Jacksonville 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
264 students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 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)
15-19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
48
Grade 1 Students
47
51
Grade 2 Students
46
61
Grade 3 Students
52
49
Grade 4 Students
35
53
Grade 5 Students
40
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
61%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
6%