Lexington Elementary School (Closed 2015)
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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 27% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 29% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 83% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lexington Elementary School is Paec Alternative High School (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Maywood Garfield Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 437 students10
0.4 miles
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009 0.4 K-5 437 - Maywood Paec Alternative Elementary School Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 46 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250 0.4 Inquire with school 46 - Maywood Paec Alternative High School Special Education School Grades: 9-10 | 65 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-1515 0.4 9-10 65 - Maywood Paec Education Center Ec Special Education School Grades: PK | 61 students
0.4 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250 0.4 PK 61 - Maywood Proviso Area Except Child Center Special Education School Grades: 9 | 196 students
0.4 miles
1000 Van Buren St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2129 0.4 9 196
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