Garvy J Elementary School
Garvy J Elementary School serves 831 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Garvy J Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 49% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Garvy J Elementary School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 831 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garvy J Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Garvy J Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #1005 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 59% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 and middle school to Garvy J Elementary School is Taft High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beard Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Beard Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 179 students10
0.5 miles
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228 0.5 PK-3 179 - Chicago Taft High School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 3,371 students10
0.6 miles
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000 0.6 7-12 3,371 - Chicago Oriole Park Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 751 students10
0.8 miles
5424 N Oketo Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1201 0.8 PK-8 751 - Harwood Heights Union Ridge Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 662 students10
0.8 miles
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822 0.8 PK-8 662 - Chicago Norwood Park Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 434 students10
0.9 miles
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198 0.9 PK-8 434
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