Serving 180 students in grades 5-6, Warren Palm 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
89%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Warren Palm School?
180 students attend Warren Palm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Warren Palm School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warren Palm School?
Warren Palm School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Warren Palm School offer ?
Warren Palm School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Warren Palm School part of?
Warren Palm School is part of Hazel Crest School District 152-5.
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