Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec School
Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec 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 10% (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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec 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 5%)
School Overview
Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 395 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec 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 Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec School is 0.00, 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 | #3222 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 100% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 43% | 27% |
| 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 Ryder Elementary Math & Science Spec School is Noble Street Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gresham Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Gresham Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 13%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 326 students10
0.4 miles
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350 0.4 PK-8 326 - Chicago Jackson M Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 346 students10
0.4 miles
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341 0.4 PK-8 346 - Chicago Noble Street Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 628 students10
0.7 miles
8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400 0.7 9-12 628 - Chicago Simeon Career Academy High School Math: 2% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,335 student10
0.7 miles
8147 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3200 0.7 9-12 1,335 - Chicago Kipling Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 294 students10
0.8 miles
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151 0.8 K-8 294
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