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Rowe Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 486 students

Our school is best known for being a college prep elementary school.
 
 

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5 stars

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2012:
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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Awesome school I am extremely happy. They truly care about education and every scholar. They challenge our kids only if all teachers, principal, and staff were as dedicated as Rowe is.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2012

Rowe Elementary is the type of school I had been waiting for! I couldn't be more happy to be a part of their family. Their teachers and staff are amazing. They have two teachers in grades K-2 and the academics are great! Not only do they worry about their scholars (that's what they call them) academically, but also social and emotionally. I love that they name classrooms after colleges/universities and that they take them on college visits. Having a college mindset even at 5 years old is important. I would highly recommend for anyone to visit the school. It's truly on it's way to becoming one of the best elementary charter schools in Chicago!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2012

I am so happy we found Rowe. I have two children attending Rowe (1st and 2nd) and I am very happy. My boys have excelled in all subjects, especially reading. I credit the wonderful teachers at Rowe. It is wonderful to have a great school on your team to ensure my boys will one day go to college and graduate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2012

Great Teacher, Great Staff, Great School Administration! My children previously attended our neighborhood school, then they attended a catholic school and in both schools I was not pleased with them academically nor with their Teachers. We are fairly new members at Rowe Elementary and I must say it is a world of difference from the past school my girls attended. We are very pleased with the passionate and enthusiastic teachers who dedicate more than the time that is expected from them and love their academic curriculum, my girls are finally being challenged. Good Job Rowe!
—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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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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.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

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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 Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income100%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female88%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income96%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students88%
Femalen/a
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
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

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Multiracialn/a
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Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
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Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Blackn/a
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Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
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Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Dance teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Dance club: Creative

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Girls on the run

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:50 am
School end time
  • 4:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ana Martinez
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (312) 445-5875

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • Basketball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Arts and crafts
  • Boy scouts
  • Chess club
  • Dance club: Creative
  • Girl scouts
  • Girls on the run
  • Soccer Club
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • Rowe Elementary School is named in honor of the Rowe family – John, who serves as Chairman and CEO of Exelon Corporation, his wife Jeanne, and their son Bill, an attorney. The Rowes have long supported education reform in Chicago, with a special interest in charter schools. As naming donor, the Rowe family has shown a remarkable willingness to commit their time, energy and resources to helping Rowe Elementary School reach its goal of becoming the best charter grammar school in the city.
School leaders can update this information here.

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5 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
112
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
210
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1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
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Phone: (312) 445-5870

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