Garvy J Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-1185
- Garvy J Elementary School serves 831 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Garvy J Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Garvy J Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garvy J Elementary School's student population of 831 students has grown by 6% 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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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garvy J Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garvy J Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #887 out of 3679 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 60% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| 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, 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Beard Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 179 students
0.5 miles
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1228 0.5 PK-3 179 - Chicago Taft High School Grades: 7-12 | 3371 students
0.6 miles
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773)534-1000 0.6 7-12 3371 - Chicago Oriole Park Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 751 students
0.8 miles
5424 N Oketo Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1201 0.8 PK-8 751 - Harwood Heights Union Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 662 students
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 Grades: PK-8 | 434 students
0.9 miles
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773)534-1198 0.9 PK-8 434
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