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Hanson Park Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1329 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 13, 2013

I came in from another school & here at Hanson both the principal and assistant principal are super friendly and help out with anything. They are hands on people not locked behind a door, like many other are. The staff members are super sweet and helpful! Yes, there are clicks here, but where in this world wont you find any? Mean or abusive classroom teachers , uhm, have yet to meet them. Tough teachers, absolutely, but each and every one, cares for their students!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 25, 2010

My experience At Hanson Park was the worst ever! I hated it. Whenever I needed help, the adults (teachers and/or staff) would ignore me. Everything was confusing and everyone was disrespectful. I left the school afteronly 2 weeks. Worst school ever!


Posted March 16, 2010

The new principal at Hanson Park is a breath of fresh air.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

The principal in this school does not sellect staff that reflects the population of the school and as a result thier is a complete lack of communication between the parents and administration. Their is a lack of extracurricular activities and programs for students. Students lack role models in the staff so they can look to for guidance and support. Is this school not receiving extra money for these children. Where is all this money going to? Showing pictures of these children on a bulletin board smiling does not mean they are being given the treatment they should be getting! shame on this principal and her lack of leadership. Their is nothing welcoming in 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.

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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.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
51%

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.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

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.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

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.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

823 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students83%
Female80%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners69%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female59%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners19%
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 Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)48%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners54%

Reading

All Students53%
Female57%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students60%
Female58%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners43%
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 Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)35%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners66%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female63%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners16%
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)37%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners36%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female86%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
Students without disabilities86%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners48%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners27%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners29%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners46%
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 93% 21%
Black 4% 19%
White 2% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5411 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: (773) 534-3100

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