The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
725 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)78%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)54%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)1%
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)91%
23%
Black
(10-11)5%
18%
White
(10-11)2%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
91%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
5%
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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
725 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Avondale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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