Mayer Elementary School vs. Alcott Elementary School
Should I attend Mayer Elementary School or Alcott 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
Mayer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Alcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mayer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alcott 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 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
651 students
610 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#784 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
80
Kindergarten Students
90
52
Grade 1 Students
68
53
Grade 2 Students
87
61
Grade 3 Students
60
60
Grade 4 Students
59
59
Grade 5 Students
54
67
Grade 6 Students
66
63
Grade 7 Students
60
69
Grade 8 Students
63
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
14%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
70%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
12%