Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Tel:
(224) 303-1700
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 501 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1928 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 5% |
Hispanic | 71% | 26% |
Black | 16% | 17% |
White | 7% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Waukegan CUSD 60 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School is Waukegan High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert E Abbott Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learn Chtr 9 Campus In Waukegan (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukegan Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 255 students
0.2 miles
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400 0.2 PK 255 - Waukegan Learn Chtr 9 Campus In Waukegan Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 391 students
0.2 miles
1200 W Glen Flora
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690 0.2 K-5 391 - Waukegan Carman-buckner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
0.4 miles
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500 0.4 PK-5 606 - Waukegan Robert E Abbott Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 776 students
0.6 miles
1319 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2360 0.6 6-8 776 - Waukegan Miguel Juarez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 830 students
0.8 miles
201 N Butrick St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2660 0.8 6-8 830
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