Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School vs. Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Should I attend Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School or Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy? 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
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy 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 15-19% (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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
311 students
198 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2435 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
36
23
Grade 1 Students
38
26
Grade 2 Students
31
21
Grade 3 Students
37
21
Grade 4 Students
30
23
Grade 5 Students
24
19
Grade 6 Students
25
26
Grade 7 Students
26
25
Grade 8 Students
34
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
97%
98%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
12%
