Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School vs. Swift Elementary Specialty School
Should I attend Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School or Swift Elementary Specialty 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
Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Swift Elementary Specialty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,069 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peirce Elementary Intl Studies 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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Swift Elementary Specialty 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,069 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2641 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
121
54
Kindergarten Students
108
53
Grade 1 Students
107
68
Grade 2 Students
116
48
Grade 3 Students
92
57
Grade 4 Students
109
45
Grade 5 Students
105
52
Grade 6 Students
111
49
Grade 7 Students
107
58
Grade 8 Students
93
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
29%
% Hispanic
34%
27%
% Black
8%
25%
% White
43%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
