Taft Grade School
Tel:
(815)838-0408
- Taft Grade School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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%.
School Overview
- Taft Grade School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 315 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taft Grade School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taft Grade School is 0.36, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1426 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Taft SD 90 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taft Grade School is Lockport Township High School East (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kelvin Grove Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Milne Grove Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lockport Milne Grove Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 280 students
0.8 miles
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-0542 0.8 PK-3 280 - Lockport Kelvin Grove Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 351 students
1.0 miles
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-0737 1.0 4-8 351 - Lockport Fairmont School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 312 students
1.2 miles
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)726-6156 1.2 PK-8 312 - Lockport Lockport Township High School East Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 3711 students
1.6 miles
1333 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)588-8300 1.6 9-12 3711 - Lockport William J Butler School Magnet School
Grades: 1-4 | 508 students
1.7 miles
1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708)226-5155 1.7 1-4 508
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