Hibbard Elementary School
Hibbard Elementary School serves 994 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Hibbard 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hibbard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hibbard Elementary School's student population of 994 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 994 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hibbard Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Hibbard Elementary School is 0.34, 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 | #2374 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hibbard Elementary School is Von Steuben Metro Science High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 291 students10
0.1 miles
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108 0.1 7-8 291 - Chicago Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 271 students10
0.1 miles
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540 0.1 K-8 271 - Chicago Von Steuben Metro Science High School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,726 student10
0.2 miles
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100 0.2 9-12 1,726 - Chicago Roosevelt High School Math: 7% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 1,113 student10
0.4 miles
3436 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5000 0.4 7-12 1,113 - Chicago North River Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 319 students10
0.6 miles
4416 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590 0.6 PK-8 319
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