Earl Pritchett School
Earl Pritchett School serves 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Earl Pritchett School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Earl Pritchett School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Earl Pritchett School's student population of 618 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 618 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Earl Pritchett School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Earl Pritchett School is 0.60, 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 | #79 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 45% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 45% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 4% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Earl Pritchett School is Buffalo Grove High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Aptakisic Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tripp School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Grove Tripp School Math: 71% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 702 students10
0.9 miles
850 Highland Grv
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3600 0.9 K-4 702 - Buffalo Grove Aptakisic Junior High School Math: 71% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 507 students10
1.1 miles
1231 Weiland Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5500 1.1 7-8 507 - Wheeling Eugene Field Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 15%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 568 students10
1.1 miles
51 Saint Armand Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780 1.1 K-5 568 - Wheeling Jack London Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 678 students10
1.3 miles
1001 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2745 1.3 6-8 678 - Buffalo Grove Joyce Kilmer Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 516 students10
1.4 miles
655 Golfview Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2760 1.4 PK-5 516
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