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Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public | PK-8 | 448 students

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Posted August 11, 2011

We were excited to see some of our favoirte teachers gearing up for another wonderful school year. We have two children in Gale this year not only do we love it, but THEY love it! We are excited for a great year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2010

Gale is getting better. The staff and new administration is trying to make it a better school and deal with the discipline problems. Many parents do not participate in their kids education. Parents need to help instead of complaining all of the time.


Posted September 18, 2009

I have my son going to this school and I am an unhappy parent. I noticed this year the school administration does not support parents . They do not have anything updates. surprising if they closes the school down!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

I feel that Gale has a great community of teachers, but does not have the support of the principal to help turn around the school in its academic progress
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 1, 2006

Gale is supposed to be established as a Math and Science Academy, but does not live up to this standard. Administration is quite weak in its approach to dedicated service, communication, and compassion. Although the principal has yet to receive a passing grade with respect to evaluations, the LSC has and CPS have not addressed this issue. The staff is caring and seemingly 'putting up' with the politics of administration. If this school closes, it would not be surprising.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
32%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
77%

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

All Students62%
Female56%
Male69%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female33%
Male42%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners13%
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 Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
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 Students46%
Female53%
Male39%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners27%
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 Students67%
Female76%
Male58%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
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 Students71%
Female60%
Male81%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female53%
Male75%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female67%
Male93%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
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%
Female86%
Male63%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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 disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male74%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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 disabilities89%
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
Black 67% 19%
Hispanic 25% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
White 3% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
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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1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 534-2100

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