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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 664 students

Community Rating

4 stars

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Posted September 19, 2011

We are new to the district. We moved here because of the great reviews. I can honestly say, BEWARE. The staff is rude. They will tell you one thing to your face and do another. I have had so many problems I had to go and hire an attorney, After the attorney looked over the information, she is seriously thinking civil rights issues where violated. Hope it goes better for other families.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2005

My son just started kindergarten at Brooks. I am very happy with his teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

My son is currently in 1st grade at Brooks & all (Principal/Office/Teachers/Volunteers)have been great, they care about the kids development (educational/behavioral/social), they encourage parent participation in all areas. I havn't had the chance to personally experience the music, art or sports extracurricular activities yet but I am confident that they meet expectations if not exceed them. I have had the experience of being a part of some other activities such as the Rainbow Program which helps the kids deal with the absence of a parent, loss of loved ones etc.& my son loved it. I also was a part of the Mini-Courses the school offered and the parents/teachers that led this were very organized & well prepared and the kids & parent volunteers had a great time. I can not say enough good things about everyone at Brooks. I would recommend this school to anyone !
—Submitted by Nancy, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income92%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female98%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income75%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income86%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income64%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income71%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income83%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female95%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income83%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 4%
Hispanic 15% 21%
Black 6% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
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