Goodlow Elementary Magnet School served 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Goodlow Elementary Magnet School?
362 students attend Goodlow Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Goodlow Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodlow Elementary Magnet School?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goodlow Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Goodlow Elementary Magnet School part of?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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