Jane Stenson School
Tel:
(847) 676-9480
- Jane Stenson School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jane Stenson School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jane Stenson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Jane Stenson School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jane Stenson School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Jane Stenson School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #1049 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 28% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 38% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Skokie 68 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jane Stenson School is Niles North High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Old Orchard Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morton Grove Julia S Molloy Education Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 100 students
0.9 miles
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600 0.9 Inquire with school 100 - Skokie Niles North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,059 students
0.9 miles
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011 0.9 9-12 2,059 - Skokie Old Orchard Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
0.9 miles
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9010 0.9 6-8 754 - Skokie Devonshire Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
1.1 miles
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9280 1.1 K-5 346 - Skokie Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 622 students
1.1 miles
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048 1.1 PK-2 622
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