Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman School?
269 students attend Harriet Tubman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harriet Tubman School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman School?
Harriet Tubman School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harriet Tubman School offer ?
Harriet Tubman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harriet Tubman School part of?
Harriet Tubman School is part of Dolton School District 148.
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