Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy?
360 students attend Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy?
Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy offer ?
Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy part of?
Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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