Union Ridge Elementary School
Union Ridge Elementary School serves 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Union Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (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 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Union Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Union Ridge Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 662 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Union Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Union Ridge Elementary School is 0.48, 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 | #512 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 68% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Ridge 86 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Union Ridge Elementary School is Ridgewood Community High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Garvy J Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beard Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Beard Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 179 students10
0.6 miles
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228 0.6 PK-3 179 - Chicago Garvy J Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 831 students10
0.8 miles
5225 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1185 0.8 K-8 831 - Harwood Heights Ridgewood Community High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 860 students10
0.9 miles
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242 0.9 9-12 860 - Chicago Smyser Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 939 students10
0.9 miles
4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711 0.9 PK-8 939 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 1,115 student10
1.1 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718 1.1 PK-8 1,115
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