Ralston Elementary School vs. Thurgood Marshall School
Should you attend Ralston Elementary School or Thurgood Marshall 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
School
Top Rankings
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Thurgood Marshall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 294 students in grades 1-6, Ralston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades 5-8, Thurgood Marshall School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
1-6
5-8
Total Students
294 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#9 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
37
-
Grade 2 Students
68
-
Grade 3 Students
50
-
Grade 4 Students
38
-
Grade 5 Students
50
116
Grade 6 Students
51
113
Grade 7 Students
-
129
Grade 8 Students
-
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
18%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
80%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
