Perry Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
Should I attend Perry Elementary School or Garfield 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
Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perry Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
372 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2353 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
29
Kindergarten Students
61
45
Grade 1 Students
66
43
Grade 2 Students
63
53
Grade 3 Students
44
46
Grade 4 Students
48
39
Grade 5 Students
60
41
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
44%
83%
% Black
45%
8%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%