John Middleton Elementary School vs. Dawes Elementary School
Should I attend John Middleton Elementary School or Dawes 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
John Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dawes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades 1-5, John Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawes 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
546 students
314 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2004 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
42
Grade 1 Students
108
46
Grade 2 Students
117
56
Grade 3 Students
98
58
Grade 4 Students
117
57
Grade 5 Students
106
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
32%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
32%
% Black
8%
27%
% White
38%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
