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Edward J Tobin Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 268 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 6, 2010

I'm wondering if the parents rating schools in District 111 5 stars did their homework by researching other schools, state ratings, international comparisons, as well as get involved in the school itself. I did. Illinois is ranked 34th nationally, earning a D grade. District 111 test scores are in line with the state average. Therefore, District 111 is comprised of D schools when compared nationally. Obviously, that means they are failing internationally. My son's first grade year in 111 was a review of his kindergarten studies at a private school. I need to supplement with home studies so he is continuously learning. His first grade teacher was great, but she had 21 students, (no assistant,) and half the class was ESL. The teachers are required to follow the District learning program, so all schools fail together. The principal is excellent, but was dealt a poor system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2010

An excellent school, great administration and hard working staff and teachers. Everyone cares about the kids and their personal and educational development. I truly appreciate the holistic approach given to learning. School also does an excellent job in fostering a community of mutual respect through a peer mediation program and policy of peaceful conflict resolution. I am so glad that my 2 children are at Tobin!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

Very old fashioned that it upsets me. I feel very uncomfortable that my child has soo many classmates. She is not introduced to a second languagel, her lunch menu is frightening, the school is lacking on science and math. Language, science and math are the three most important issues since we are a modern society. I'm very sorry to say that i should of kept my daughter in private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2009

It is a very great school it is the best school in Burbank District #111 from all the learning to all the fun it is a really fun and exciting school I think a lot of kids would want to go to the is school.
—Submitted by 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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
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 85% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students79%
Female71%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low income71%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners62%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Low income43%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners39%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income64%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income68%
Non-low income85%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income79%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female86%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income82%
Non-low income72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 53%
Hispanic 27% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Black 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8501 Narragansett Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
Phone: (708) 599-6655

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