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Hoover Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 546 students

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Posted November 24, 2009

I have two children enrolled at Hoover. Overall I think the school is above average, but not great. The two problems I have is the lack of organization of the administration and the lack of communication with parents. I equate their communication with parents with a child who gets straight Cs........they do enough to say they tried.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

I believe the staff and teachers should be trained on organization. There seem to be a lack of structure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

I think that Hoover is a great school my daughter is in Mrs. Davis Kindergarten class and she loves it she is having so much fun and learning so much. She is eager to come home every day and read to my one year old and show us how to do math. I am very pleased with Mrs. Davis and the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

Hoover is a wonderful school,my child is doing exceptionally well,he's at the top of his class.The staff is great and makes it a fun to learn enviroment.Parent envolvment seems to be growing and I hope it contiues. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2006

No suspensions, fights are everyday, teachers are disrespected.
—Submitted by Latasha Morgan, a parent


Posted December 12, 2006

No parent involvement, academic warning school, no discipline
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2006

I think Hoover is an overall good school, my son has been going to Hoover since the age of 3, he's now 7.
—Submitted by SHARONDA SMITH, a parent


Posted February 3, 2006

Excellent school! The prinicpal, teachers and staff are there to help you helpp your child. I really appreciated the involvement of the principal with the children. Hoover is a great school that has a lot more potential if the parents would become more involved with the school and their children. I recommend this 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.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
67%
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 Students75%
Female83%
Male68%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners33%
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 Students56%
Female53%
Male58%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners17%

Reading

All Students39%
Female49%
Male32%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income40%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners25%

Science

All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners25%
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 Students66%
Female73%
Male59%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low income55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female78%
Male57%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low income64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
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
Black 73% 19%
Hispanic 23% 21%
White 3% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
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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1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
Phone: (708) 862-4230

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