Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Bottom 50%
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Andrew Cooke Magnet 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2232 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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20-24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
75%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
7%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is ranked #2232 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School?
322 students attend Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School part of?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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