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Garfield Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 442 students

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Posted February 9, 2010

I wrote my last review in 2005 on Garfield school. It is now 2010, and the school is still awesome. We now have Mrs. Lutz there, and she is the greatest. She has helped my family sooo much, and I can never say too many Thank you's. I am soo excited about my littlest one joining Garfield next year with Ms. Marsalek, which by the way is a wonderful kindergarden teacher. We also have 1st grade Mrs. Miotk which my son has now. She is great, and I hope we have her for years to come. Also, second grade Mrs. Clifford, and her assistant Mrs. Anderson. They are also great teachers, and have helped my family a whole lot this year. We can never forget the principal, Mrs. Rodriguez, she is soo involved with the school, and soo passionate about her students there. I know my kids are in great hands.
—Submitted by Tabitha Wingler, a parent


Posted February 14, 2009

Hi all you parents out there I am a 7th grade student at garfield.The school I go to is wonderfull.I like all my teachers, they make learning fun for me and it's really easy to understand the subject's I learn. I would recomend this school for every body .
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 31, 2009

I love Garfield Elementery School it is the best Im in 7th grade and we have alot of fun
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2008

dude i love this school!!! im in 8th grade right now and we get so many privallages and we are just like a real middle school. ms.dixon is the most wonderful teacher there
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2008

The principal is good, but sometimes alot fof the activites are uncordinated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2006

I just wanted to let everyone know about a very special teacher named Mr. Taylor. Ever since my son came into his class I have noticed a change in his attitude towards school. He actually looks forward to going everyday! When he was at his last school he never wanted to go. Mr. Taylor has a special ability.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

My experience with Garfield has been focused on the new principal, Mrs. Rodriguez. I have never seen a more involved principal and a more energetic one. She is always available to parents, students, and teachers and is constantly on the look out for ways to improve the school. She was named the educator of the year for 2005 from South Suburban Area Project, a very active and involved community group. Further, she has managed to raise money for the school to get new screens for every room, to obtain a new P.A. system for the programs in the gym, and various other needed items in the school. She has also obtained outside playground equipment from her involvement with the National Council of Jewish Women. It goes on and on. District 170, especially Garfield School is lucky to have her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2003

One of Garfield Schools 4th grade teachers Mr. Taylor is absolutely wonderful! My daughter admires him and is eager to get to school on time because he makes learning fun. When I first met him I thought that he must still be a new teacher because he is so enthusiastic about teaching and I feel we have been blessed with him in our daughter's life.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
36%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
56%

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 85% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income93%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female55%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners38%
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 Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female57%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female76%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students59%
Female50%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female38%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
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 Students91%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female71%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female79%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
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 Students73%
Female87%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female93%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
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
Hispanic 86% 21%
Black 11% 19%
White 3% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
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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140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 756-4150

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