Lexington Elementary School (Closed 2017)
- Lexington Elementary School served 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 27% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 298 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 84% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lexington Elementary School is Proviso Area Except Child Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Irving Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Maywood Garfield Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 455 students
0.4 miles
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-2009 0.4 K-5 455 - Maywood Paec Alternative Elementary School Special Education School
Magnet School
36 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)338-3250 0.4 n/a 36 - Maywood Paec Alternative High School Special Education School
Magnet School
58 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-1515 0.4 n/a 58 - Maywood Paec Education Center Ec Special Education School
Magnet School
Grades: PK | 57 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)338-3250 0.4 PK 57 - Maywood Proviso Area Except Child Center Special Education School
Magnet School
Grades: 9 | 205 students
0.4 miles
1000 Van Buren St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-2129 0.4 9 205
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