Proviso Math And Science Academy
Proviso Math And Science Academy serves 792 students in grades 9-12.
Proviso Math And Science Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Proviso Math And Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Proviso Math And Science Academy's student population of 792 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 792 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Proviso Math And Science Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Proviso Math And Science Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #42 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 14% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Proviso Math And Science Academy is Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Forest Park Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Forest Park Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
0.0 miles
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-5938 0 9-12 55 - Maywood Garfield Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 437 students10
0.9 miles
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009 0.9 K-5 437 - Maywood Paec Alternative Elementary School Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 46 students
0.9 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250 0.9 Inquire with school 46 - Maywood Paec Alternative High School Special Education School Grades: 9-10 | 65 students
0.9 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-1515 0.9 9-10 65 - Maywood Paec Education Center Ec Special Education School Grades: PK | 61 students
0.9 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 338-3250 0.9 PK 61
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