Mollison Elementary School
Mollison Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mollison 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Mollison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mollison Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 347 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mollison 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 Mollison Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #3420 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
Black | 99% | 17% |
White | n/a | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 36% | 27% |
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 Mollison Elementary School is King College Prep High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fuller Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Fuller Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 10%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 371 students10
0.3 miles
4214 S St Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1687 0.3 PK-8 371 - Chicago Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 214 students10
0.4 miles
4444 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-0700 0.4 7-8 214 - Chicago Woodson South Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 330 students10
0.4 miles
4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1280 0.4 PK-8 330 - Chicago Beethoven Elementary School Math: 3% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 383 students10
0.6 miles
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480 0.6 PK-8 383 - Chicago Bronzeville Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 197 students10
0.6 miles
4930 S Cottage Grve
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400 0.6 K-8 197
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