Chaney-monge School
Chaney-monge School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Chaney-monge 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% (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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Chaney-monge School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Chaney-monge School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 437 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Chaney-monge 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 Chaney-monge School is 0.67, 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 | #3283 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
Black | 12% | 17% |
White | 39% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 21% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Chaney-Monge 88 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chaney-monge School is Lincoln School Alop (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fairmont School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is M J Cunningham Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Joliet M J Cunningham Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 15%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 572 students10
1.3 miles
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169 1.3 K-5 572 - Lockport Fairmont School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 265 students10
1.6 miles
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156 1.6 K-8 265 - Joliet Taft Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 11%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 429 students10
1.6 miles
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700 1.6 K-5 429 - Joliet Sator Sanchez Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 784 students10
1.7 miles
1101 Harrison Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810 1.7 K-5 784 - Joliet Lincoln School Alop Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 10 students
1.8 miles
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900 1.8 11-12 10
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