Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School vs. Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Should I attend Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet 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
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Top Rankings
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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
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Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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).
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
K-8
K-8
Total Students
253 students
198 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2856 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)
15-19%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
23
Grade 1 Students
26
26
Grade 2 Students
25
21
Grade 3 Students
31
21
Grade 4 Students
29
23
Grade 5 Students
28
19
Grade 6 Students
27
26
Grade 7 Students
31
25
Grade 8 Students
32
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
98%
98%
% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
