Solomon Elementary School
Solomon Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Solomon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Solomon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Solomon Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Solomon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Solomon Elementary School is 0.67, 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 | #459 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 38% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 41% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 Solomon Elementary School is Cics - Northtown Campus (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln Hall Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Cics - Northtown Campus Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 917 students10
0.3 miles
3900 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655 0.3 9-12 917 - Lincolnwood Lincoln Hall Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 414 students10
0.8 miles
6855 N Crawford Ave
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 675-8240 0.8 6-8 414 - Chicago Northside Learning Center Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 228 students10
0.8 miles
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180 0.8 9-12 228 - Lincolnwood Rutledge Hall Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 401 students10
0.8 miles
6850 N East Prairie
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 675-8236 0.8 3-5 401 - Chicago Peterson Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 891 students10
1.0 miles
5510 N Christiana Av
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070 1 PK-8 891
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