Serving 990 students in grades 6-8, Stevenson 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 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
990 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)90%
26%
Black
(15-16)7%
17%
White
(15-16)2%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary School?
990 students attend Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Stevenson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Stevenson Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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