Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roque De Duprey 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
68%
28%
Black
29%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Roque De Duprey Elementary School?
89 students attend Roque De Duprey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roque De Duprey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roque De Duprey Elementary School?
Roque De Duprey Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roque De Duprey Elementary School offer ?
Roque De Duprey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roque De Duprey Elementary School part of?
Roque De Duprey Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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