Stevenson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 990 students in grades 6-8, Stevenson 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
990 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
15%
31%
(15-16)
23%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(15-16)
1%
5%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
90%
26%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
6%
17%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
2%
49%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary School?
990 students attend Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Stevenson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Stevenson Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.

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