South 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% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (13-14)
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)26%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(13-14)48%
25%
Black
(13-14)46%
17%
White
(13-14)3%
50%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
408 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of North Chicago School District 187.
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