Dodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
School Overview
Total Students (15-16)
122 students
Showing 2006–2016. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
8 teachers
Showing 2007–2016. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
36%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
26%
Black
(15-16)99%
17%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
97%
47%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Dodge Elementary School?
122 students attend Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dodge Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Dodge Elementary School part of?
Dodge Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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