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Hibbard Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 1111 students

 

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Posted January 25, 2013

After first having my child in a private school for several years, but after struggling to afford tuition, we opted for public school. After coming in way down the wait list at our preferred public schools, we enrolled in our neighborhood school. We told ourselves that it would be a wonderful place, rich with diversity. Unfortunately, our experience at Hibbard has been less than wonderful. My child's primary grade classroom contains 27 students, and the teacher does not seem to be able to meet kids where they are, academically speaking. More advanced readers are being held back for other students to catch up to them. Good classroom behavior is being reinforced with CANDY (!!!!!!). I have had a great deal of trouble setting up a conference with the teacher, as she is NEVER available outside of school hours, yet does not have time away from the classroom to meet with me during the school day either. The principal champions his supplemental reading program intended to promote English literacy and boost test scores, but I struggle to see how it is effective if the majority of (at least the youngest) students' parents are not speaking (or reading) English at home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2012

This school is the best, amazing, incredible, outstanding, superb, and great. I love going here.


Posted August 19, 2005

Very High standards. Almost all the students passed the year. Really great art, gym, and After School program. Great Oppurtunities for parent involvment
—Submitted by Juan Lopez, a former student


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.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

592 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

592 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

592 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

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 85% in 2012.

597 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

592 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

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

All Students78%
Female76%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian72%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Low income57%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners34%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income89%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)68%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners76%

Reading

All Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners23%

Science

All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners42%
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%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income66%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners15%
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 Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners35%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities82%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 77% 23%
Asian 8% 4%
Black 7% 18%
White 6% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Scott Ronald Ahlman

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 534-5191

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