Walker Elementary School vs. Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global Studies
Should I attend Walker Elementary School or Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global Studies? 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
Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global Studies 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
395 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
33
Grade 1 Students
66
31
Grade 2 Students
65
28
Grade 3 Students
72
31
Grade 4 Students
69
25
Grade 5 Students
65
25
Grade 6 Students
1
37
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
43%
% Black
23%
36%
% White
36%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
