Bret Harte Elementary School vs. Black Magnet Elementary School
Should you attend Bret Harte Elementary School or Black Magnet 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
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Black Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bret Harte 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
330 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1836 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
-
Kindergarten Students
26
45
Grade 1 Students
47
38
Grade 2 Students
26
42
Grade 3 Students
28
38
Grade 4 Students
23
46
Grade 5 Students
31
50
Grade 6 Students
32
48
Grade 7 Students
36
44
Grade 8 Students
37
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
88%
97%
% White
3%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
