J Giles Elementary School
Tel:
(708)583-2068
- J Giles Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- J Giles Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J Giles Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Giles Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #620 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 71% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norridge SD 80 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Giles Elementary School is Ridgewood Community High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Canty Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canty Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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(708)456-4242 0.2 9-12 846 - Chicago Canty Elementary School Magnet School
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(708)456-8848 1.0 PK-8 494 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1099 students
1.1 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3718 1.1 PK-8 1099
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