Woodgate Elementary School
- Woodgate Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Woodgate Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Woodgate Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Woodgate Elementary School is 0.25, which is less 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 | #951 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 86% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 24% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Esd 159 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Woodgate Elementary School is Rich Central Campus High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Colin Powell Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marya Yates Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Matteson Marya Yates Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.7 miles
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(708)720-1800 0.7 PK-5 363 - Matteson Sieden Prairie Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 244 students
0.8 miles
725 Notre Dame Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708)720-2626 0.8 K-5 244 - Matteson Colin Powell Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
0.9 miles
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708)283-9600 0.9 6-8 655 - Country Club Hills Southwood Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 297 students
2.1 miles
18635 Lee St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708)957-6230 2.1 7-8 297 - Frankfort Summit Hill Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 757 students
2.2 miles
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815)469-0594 2.2 7-8 757
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