Ruiz Elementary School
Ruiz Elementary School serves 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ruiz Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ruiz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ruiz Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ruiz Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Ruiz Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #2288 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ruiz Elementary School is Ihsca Charter High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Finkl Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Finkl Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 359 students10
0.3 miles
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850 0.3 PK-8 359 - Chicago Ihsca Charter High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 749 students10
0.3 miles
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020 0.3 9-12 749 - Chicago Ijla Charter High School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 86 students10
0.3 miles
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-0055 0.3 9-12 86 - Chicago Pickard Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 443 students10
0.4 miles
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280 0.4 PK-8 443 - Chicago Whittier Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 229 students10
0.4 miles
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590 0.4 PK-8 229
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