Webster Elementary School
- Webster Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Webster Elementary School places 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 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Webster Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 | #2923 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 100% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Webster Elementary School is Community Services West High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 249 students
0.2 miles
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6880 0.2 K-8 249 - Chicago Frazier Prep Academy Charter Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 419 students
0.2 miles
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)521-1303 0.2 PK-8 419 - Chicago Community Services West High School Magnet School
Grades: 11-12
0.3 miles
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312)809-3511 0.3 11-12 n/a - Chicago Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 263 students
0.3 miles
4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6730 0.3 PK-8 263 - Chicago Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 352 students
0.4 miles
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6820 0.4 PK-8 352
School Reviews
| 5 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 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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