Bert H Fulton School
Tel:
(708) 614-4540
Bert H Fulton School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bert H Fulton School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bert H Fulton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bert H Fulton School's student population of 480 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bert H Fulton School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Bert H Fulton School is 0.53, 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 | #1025 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CCSD 146 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bert H Fulton School is Tinley Park High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Arbor Park Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John A Bannes Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tinley Park Tinley Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,049 student
0.8 miles
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900 0.8 9-12 1,049 - Tinley Park John A Bannes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.9 miles
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466 0.9 PK-5 435 - Tinley Park Kimberly Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 166 students
0.9 miles
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434 0.9 PK-K 166 - Tinley Park Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
1.0 miles
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535 1.0 PK-5 392 - Oak Forest Arbor Park Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 625 students
1.4 miles
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330 1.4 5-8 625
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