Dever Elementary School
Dever Elementary School serves 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Dever Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Dever Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 780 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dever Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Dever Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #1428 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 39% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 16% | 3% |
| 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 Dever Elementary School is Ridgewood Community High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bridge Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Mills Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elmwood Park John Mills Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-6 | 636 students10
0.8 miles
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560 0.8 1-6 636 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 1,115 student10
0.9 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718 0.9 PK-8 1,115 - Chicago Canty Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 855 students10
0.9 miles
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238 0.9 PK-8 855 - Elmwood Park Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 229 students
1.1 miles
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860 1.1 PK-K 229 - Harwood Heights J Giles Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 478 students10
1.1 miles
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068 1.1 5-8 478
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