Edward J Tobin Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 599-6655
Edward J Tobin Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Edward J Tobin 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 student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Edward J Tobin Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 355 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edward J Tobin 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 Edward J Tobin Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1288 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 44% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank 111 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edward J Tobin Elementary School is Reavis High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Liberty Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is F B Mccord Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank F B Mccord Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 287 students
0.3 miles
8450 Nashville Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-4411 0.3 K-6 287 - Oak Lawn Harnew Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.8 miles
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070 0.8 PK-5 577 - Burbank Liberty Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 853 students
0.8 miles
5900 W 81st St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 952-3255 0.8 7-8 853 - Burbank Maddock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 433 students
0.8 miles
8258 Sayre Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598-0515 0.8 PK-6 433 - Burbank Harry E Fry School Grades: K-6 | 439 students
0.9 miles
7805 Mobile Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-5554 0.9 K-6 439
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