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%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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 lower than the Illinois state average of 15:1.
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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