Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Taft Grade School
Should I attend Kelvin Grove Jr High School or Taft Grade 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
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades 4-8, Kelvin Grove Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Taft Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
PK-8
Total Students
310 students
263 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
28
Grade 2 Students
-
32
Grade 3 Students
-
28
Grade 4 Students
50
24
Grade 5 Students
59
20
Grade 6 Students
58
29
Grade 7 Students
72
37
Grade 8 Students
71
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
24%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
