Thomas Metcalf School vs. Oakdale Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Metcalf School or Oakdale 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
Thomas Metcalf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Metcalf 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 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
391 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1596 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
79
Grade 1 Students
41
57
Grade 2 Students
42
71
Grade 3 Students
42
67
Grade 4 Students
44
58
Grade 5 Students
44
68
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
47
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
3%
38%
% White
74%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
n/a