Mollison Elementary School serves 313 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mollison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mollison Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
313 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mollison Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mollison Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%

Black
98%
17%

White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mollison Elementary School's ranking?
Mollison Elementary School is ranked #3216 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mollison Elementary School often compared to?
Mollison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronzeville Scholastic High School, Bronzeville Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mollison Elementary School?
313 students attend Mollison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mollison Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mollison Elementary School?
Mollison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mollison Elementary School offer ?
Mollison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mollison Elementary School part of?
Mollison Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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