Paul T Wright Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Paul T Wright Elementary School served 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 90-94% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 73% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb CUSD 428 School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paul T Wright Elementary School is Kec Central Efe 170 (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clinton Rosette Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Malta Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Malta Malta Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 334 students10
0.8 miles
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970 0.8 K-5 334 - Malta Kec Central Efe 170 Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 21 students
1.6 miles
Po Box 263
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000 1.6 11-12 21 - Dekalb Tyler Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 253 students10
4.3 miles
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2334 4.3 K-5 253 - Dekalb Clinton Rosette Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 547 students10
4.9 miles
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324 4.9 6-8 547 - Dekalb Lincoln Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 259 students10
4.9 miles
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212 4.9 K-5 259
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