Sherwood Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(773) 535-0829
Sherwood Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Sherwood 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 20-24% (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 25-29% (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.
Top Placements
Sherwood 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 1%)
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 319 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sherwood 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 Sherwood Elementary School is 0.06, 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 | #2220 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 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 | 3% | 26% |
Black | 97% | 17% |
White | n/a | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 30% | 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 Sherwood Elementary School is Ace Technical Charter High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Ace Technical Charter High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 306 students10
0.5 miles
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705 0.5 9-12 306 - Chicago Carter Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 13%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 430 students10
0.5 miles
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860 0.5 PK-8 430 - Chicago Hope College Prep High School Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 96 students10
0.5 miles
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3160 0.5 9-12 96 - Chicago Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 15%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 352 students10
0.5 miles
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565 0.5 5-8 352 - Chicago Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 418 students10
0.6 miles
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666 0.6 PK-8 418
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