Poe Elementary Classical School vs. Mcdade Elementary Classical School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Poe Elementary Classical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Mcdade Elementary Classical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Poe Elementary Classical School ranks in the top 10% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Mcdade Elementary Classical School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-7
K-7
Total Students
203 students
192 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#432 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
23
13
Grade 1 Students
29
25
Grade 2 Students
25
24
Grade 3 Students
26
28
Grade 4 Students
27
30
Grade 5 Students
29
29
Grade 6 Students
29
29
Grade 7 Students
6
8
Grade 8 Students
9
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
1%
% Black
88%
91%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
