Southwest Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 424-2444
Southwest Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Southwest Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Southwest Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 317 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Southwest Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Southwest Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #150 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
Black | 9% | 17% |
White | 77% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Elementary School is Evergreen Park High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Central Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Evergreen Park Evergreen Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 824 students
0.5 miles
9901 S Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-7400 0.5 9-12 824 - Evergreen Park Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 623 students
0.8 miles
9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148 0.8 6-8 623 - Oak Lawn J M Hannum Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
0.8 miles
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690 0.8 K-5 420 - Evergreen Park Northwest School Grades: PK-5 | 310 students
0.9 miles
3630 W 92nd St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473 0.9 PK-5 310 - Evergreen Park Southeast Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 303 students
0.9 miles
9800 S Francisco Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021 0.9 K-5 303
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