Proviso Math And Science Academy
Tel:
(708)338-4100
- Proviso Math And Science Academy serves 742 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Proviso Math And Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Proviso Math And Science Academy's student population of 742 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Proviso Math And Science Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Proviso Math And Science Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #87 out of 3,544 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 26% |
| Black | 29% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Proviso Twp HSD 209 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Forest Park Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
0.0 miles
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708)338-5938 0.0 9-12 32 - Maywood Garfield Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 455 students
0.9 miles
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-2009 0.9 K-5 455 - Maywood Paec Alternative High School Special Education School
Magnet School
58 students
0.9 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-1515 0.9 n/a 58 - Maywood Paec Education Center Ec Special Education School
Magnet School
Grades: PK | 57 students
0.9 miles
1636 S 10th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)338-3250 0.9 PK 57 - Maywood Proviso Area Except Child Center Special Education School
Magnet School
Grades: 9 | 205 students
0.9 miles
1000 Van Buren St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)450-2129 0.9 9 205
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