Gages Lake School vs. John Powers Center
Should you attend Gages Lake School or John Powers Center? 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
Overview
Gages Lake 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
John Powers Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Type
Special
Special
Total Students
161 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
53 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
7 teachers
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤20%
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
% Asian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
% Hispanic
22%
54%
% Black
38%
4%
% White
30%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
9%
n/a
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
