Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Mills 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Mills Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Mills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Mills Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Mills Elementary School's ranking?
John Mills Elementary School is ranked #1831 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Mills Elementary School?
658 students attend John Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John Mills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Mills Elementary School?
John Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Mills Elementary School offer ?
John Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Mills Elementary School part of?
John Mills Elementary School is part of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District.
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