Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School vs. May Watts Elementary School
Should I attend Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School or May Watts 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
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
May Watts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, May Watts Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
602 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#461 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
96
Grade 1 Students
89
103
Grade 2 Students
112
101
Grade 3 Students
103
79
Grade 4 Students
104
101
Grade 5 Students
89
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
48%
53%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
11%
4%
% White
22%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
