Southwest Elementary School
Tel:
(708)424-2444
- Southwest Elementary School serves 319 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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Southwest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southwest Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 6% 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 Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southwest Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. 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 | #127 out of 3,544 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Central Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Evergreen Park Evergreen Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 855 students
0.5 miles
9901 S Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)424-7400 0.5 9-12 855 - Evergreen Park Central Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 574 students
0.8 miles
9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)424-0148 0.8 6-8 574 - Oak Lawn J M Hannum Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 411 students
0.8 miles
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708)423-1690 0.8 K-5 411 - Evergreen Park Northwest School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
0.9 miles
3630 W 92nd St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)425-9473 0.9 PK-5 306 - Evergreen Park Southeast Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 312 students
0.9 miles
9800 S Francisco Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)422-1021 0.9 K-5 312
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