Fairview South Elementary School
Fairview South Elementary School serves 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Fairview South Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Fairview South Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fairview South Elementary School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 718 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairview South Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Fairview South Elementary School is 0.65, 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 | #298 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 32% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 49% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairview 72 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairview South Elementary School is Niles Central (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edgebrook Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Edgebrook Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 512 students10
0.7 miles
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194 0.7 K-8 512 - Skokie Lincoln Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 538 students10
1.0 miles
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545 1 6-8 538 - Chicago Wildwood Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 494 students10
1.0 miles
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188 1 K-8 494 - Skokie Niles Central Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 28 students10
1.1 miles
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120 1.1 9-12 28 - Skokie Niles West High School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,435 students10
1.4 miles
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510 1.4 9-12 2,435
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