Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Multiplex 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Williams Multiplex Elementary School?
251 students attend Williams Multiplex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Williams Multiplex Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Multiplex Elementary School?
Williams Multiplex Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Multiplex Elementary School offer ?
Williams Multiplex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Williams Multiplex Elementary School part of?
Williams Multiplex Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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