2236 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Goethe Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Goethe Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Goethe Elementary School's student population of 738 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
738 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Goethe Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Goethe Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
68%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
21%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Goethe Elementary School?

738 students attend Goethe Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Goethe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Goethe Elementary School offer ?

Goethe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Goethe Elementary School part of?

Goethe Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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