Woodgate Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 720-1107
- Woodgate Elementary School serves 356 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 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Woodgate Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
- Woodgate Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Woodgate Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Woodgate Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #1346 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 87% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ESD 159 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Matteson Marya Yates Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
0.7 miles
6131 Allemong Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800 0.7 K-5 346 - Matteson Sieden Prairie Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 252 students
0.8 miles
725 Notre Dame Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626 0.8 K-5 252 - Matteson Colin Powell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 647 students
0.9 miles
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600 0.9 6-8 647 - Country Club Hills Southwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 451 students
2.1 miles
18635 Lee St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 957-6230 2.1 6-8 451 - Frankfort Summit Hill Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 772 students
2.2 miles
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0594 2.2 7-8 772
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