Speed Independence Elementary School

1125 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
2/
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Bottom 50%
Speed Independence Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students (19-20)
54 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Speed Independence Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
28%
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
7%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
82%
17%
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White
(19-20)
4%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
7%
4%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speed Independence Elementary School's ranking?
Speed Independence Elementary School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Speed Independence Elementary School?
54 students attend Speed Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Speed Independence Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What school district is Speed Independence Elementary School part of?
Speed Independence Elementary School is part of Speed Seja #802 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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