Eberhart Elementary School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(773) 535-9190
Eberhart Elementary School serves 1,386 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Eberhart Elementary 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 12% (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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eberhart Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Eberhart Elementary School's student population of 1,386 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eberhart Elementary 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 Eberhart Elementary School is 0.10, 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 | #2967 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 Eberhart Elementary School is Hubbard High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marquette Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Hubbard High School Math: 12% | Reading: 15%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,778 student10
0.6 miles
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2200 0.6 9-12 1,778 - Chicago Marquette Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,169 student10
0.6 miles
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9260 0.6 PK-8 1,169 - Chicago Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,071 student10
0.8 miles
6727 S California Av
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 993-1770 0.8 K-12 1,071 - Chicago Hurley Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 834 students10
0.8 miles
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068 0.8 PK-8 834 - Chicago Tarkington Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 999 students10
0.8 miles
3330 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-4700 0.8 PK-8 999
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