Union Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(708)867-5822
- Union Ridge Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (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 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Union Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Union Ridge Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Union Ridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Union Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #552 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 67% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Ridge SD 86 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Beard Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 161 students
0.6 miles
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1228 0.6 PK-3 161 - Chicago Garvy J Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 791 students
0.8 miles
5225 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1185 0.8 K-8 791 - Harwood Heights Ridgewood Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 846 students
0.9 miles
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)456-4242 0.9 9-12 846 - Chicago Smyser Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 990 students
0.9 miles
4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3711 0.9 PK-8 990 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1099 students
1.1 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3718 1.1 PK-8 1099
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