Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School vs. Mcdowell Elementary School
Should I attend Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School or Mcdowell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Mcdowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
211 students
117 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2051 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
11
Kindergarten Students
23
14
Grade 1 Students
22
18
Grade 2 Students
21
27
Grade 3 Students
24
18
Grade 4 Students
27
15
Grade 5 Students
30
14
Grade 6 Students
24
-
Grade 7 Students
20
-
Grade 8 Students
19
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
95%
95%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
