Herbert Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
92%
16%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Herbert Elementary School?
342 students attend Herbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Herbert Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Elementary School?
Herbert Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herbert Elementary School offer ?
Herbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Herbert Elementary School part of?
Herbert Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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