Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School vs. Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Should you attend Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School or Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy? 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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Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet 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 ≤5% (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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy 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 15-19% (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.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
241 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
27
19
Grade 1 Students
26
24
Grade 2 Students
28
26
Grade 3 Students
23
24
Grade 4 Students
28
20
Grade 5 Students
27
28
Grade 6 Students
25
20
Grade 7 Students
27
18
Grade 8 Students
30
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
98%
98%
% White
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
