Sherwood Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-0829
- Sherwood Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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 5%)
School Overview
- Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 325 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherwood 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2317 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 96% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Carter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Ace Technical Charter High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
0.5 miles
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)548-8705 0.5 9-12 378 - Chicago Carter Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 402 students
0.5 miles
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773)535-0860 0.5 PK-8 402 - Chicago Hope College Prep High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
0.5 miles
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-3160 0.5 9-12 137 - Chicago Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 413 students
0.6 miles
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-1666 0.6 PK-8 413 - Chicago Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1335 students
0.7 miles
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-1230 0.7 PK-8 1335
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