George T Wilkins Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 496-8708
- George T Wilkins Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 37% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- George T Wilkins Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- George T Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- George T Wilkins 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 George T Wilkins Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #1812 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 22% | 17% |
| White | 64% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Springs 109 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George T Wilkins Elementary School is Argo Community High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Geo T Wilkins Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robina Lyle Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Justice Geo T Wilkins Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 582 students
0.0 miles
8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708 0.0 7-8 582 - Justice Gladness V Player Ecc Grades: PK | 196 students
0.7 miles
8600 S Roberts Rd
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 430-8191 0.7 PK 196 - Bridgeview Robina Lyle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 412 students
0.8 miles
7801 W 75th St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8722 0.8 K-6 412 - Justice Frank A Brodnicki Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 699 students
0.9 miles
8641 W 75th St
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8716 0.9 K-6 699 - Bridgeview Bridgeview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 416 students
1.0 miles
7800 S Thomas Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8713 1.0 K-6 416
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