Tyler Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Tyler Elementary School or Jefferson 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
School
Top Rankings
Tyler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tyler 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 6-9% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
280 students
321 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1949 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
38
Grade 1 Students
55
55
Grade 2 Students
44
72
Grade 3 Students
53
52
Grade 4 Students
46
51
Grade 5 Students
37
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
54%
32%
% White
19%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%
