Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Elm Place School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)63%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Elm Place School?
300 students attend Elm Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Elm Place School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Place School?
Elm Place School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elm Place School offer ?
Elm Place School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elm Place School part of?
Elm Place School is part of North Shore School District 112.
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