Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy (Closed 2014)
Woods Elementary Math & Science Academy served 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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