South Jacksonville Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend South Jacksonville Elementary School or Washington 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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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Jacksonville 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 28%). 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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 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 28%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
299 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1900 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
50
Grade 1 Students
53
43
Grade 2 Students
49
58
Grade 3 Students
52
35
Grade 4 Students
51
43
Grade 5 Students
43
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
79%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
27%
