Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lexington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)27%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
16%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
298 students attend Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lexington Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lexington Elementary School offer ?
Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lexington Elementary School part of?
Lexington Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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