Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mae Jemison 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mae Jemison School serves families in the eastern part of Hazel Crest, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mae Jemison School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
to ensure that our students are responsible, resilient, ambitious, and confident learners - academically, emotionally, and socially - through the unified efforts of students, staff, families, and community members.
School Rankings
Mae Jemison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mae Jemison School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mae Jemison School's ranking?
Mae Jemison School is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mae Jemison School?
368 students attend Mae Jemison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mae Jemison School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mae Jemison School?
Mae Jemison School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mae Jemison School offer ?
Mae Jemison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mae Jemison School part of?
Mae Jemison School is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144 School District.
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