Webster Elementary School
Webster Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Webster Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Webster Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Rankings
Webster Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #3050 out of 3655 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Webster Elementary School is Yccs-cca Academy High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 204 students10
0.2 miles
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880 0.2 K-8 204 - Chicago Frazier Prep Academy Charter Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 357 students10
0.2 miles
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303 0.2 PK-8 357 - Chicago Sumner Elementary Math & Science Community Academy Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 276 students10
0.3 miles
4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6730 0.3 PK-8 276 - Chicago Yccs-cca Academy High School Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 163 students10
0.3 miles
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272 0.3 10-12 163 - Chicago Gregory Math & Science Elementary Academy Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 353 students10
0.4 miles
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6820 0.4 PK-8 353
School Reviews
| 5 9/12/2012 My daughter started there in 2005. Since then all my children attend there and I have no plans on transfering them. I love the teachers. - Posted by Parent - lxele |
| 5 7/28/2009 As a relatively new teacher, I receive a lot of support from not only the other teachers but from the principal as well. This is a great school with a dedicated staff that is committed to helping students learn. - Posted by Teacher - bret_ |
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