Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School

8716 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School's student population of 351 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School's ranking?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School often compared to?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westcott Elementary School, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School?
351 students attend Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School offer ?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School part of?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School located?
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Auburn Gresham.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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