Kilmer Elementary School
Kilmer Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Kilmer 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 17% (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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Kilmer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kilmer 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 Kilmer Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #2443 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 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 Kilmer Elementary School is Sullivan High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hayt Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Sullivan High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 730 students10
0.1 miles
6631 N Bosworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2000 0.1 9-12 730 - Chicago Hayt Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,010 student10
0.4 miles
1518 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2040 0.4 PK-8 1,010 - Chicago New Field Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 704 students10
0.5 miles
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760 0.5 PK-4 704 - Chicago Field Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 158 students10
0.6 miles
7019 N Ashland Blvd
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2030 0.6 5-8 158 - Chicago Rickover Naval Academy High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 555 students10
0.8 miles
5900 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2890 0.8 9-12 555
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