Avalon Park Elementary School
Avalon Park Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Avalon Park 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Avalon Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Avalon Park Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Avalon Park 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 Avalon Park Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #3298 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 36% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Avalon Park Elementary School is Hirsch Metropolitan High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 289 students10
0.5 miles
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221 0.5 K-8 289 - Chicago Cics - Avalon/south Shore Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 478 students10
0.5 miles
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858 0.5 K-8 478 - Chicago Hirsch Metropolitan High School Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 136 students10
0.7 miles
7740 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100 0.7 9-12 136 - Chicago Yccs-sullivan House Alternative High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 344 students10
0.7 miles
8164 S South Chicago
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680 0.7 10-12 344 - Chicago Ashe Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 319 students10
0.8 miles
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550 0.8 PK-8 319
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