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Holden Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 551 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 29, 2010

Holden teachers are the best! The principal goes above and beyond. how may times do you see the principal of a school come out and pick up garbage around the school and the park area. he walks around the school before it starts checking on children making sure things are safe and after school he comes and checks that everything is in order. i know he really cares about his students & staff. i give him A++++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Holden School is one of the oldest educational institutions in our neighborhood. It is necessary to support the thriving schools in this area, because education is the most important indicator of a healthy community. The teachers, students, families and community work hard to maintain this quality institution and deserve this award to support their future efforts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Know members on the LSC, and find them to be great people, who really care about the Students first; As well as the community. Definitely teaching the next generation great values!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

The teachers are great! They take the time out to help the kids and don't just push them away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I like how the teachers interact with students and glad that we have a good amount of parents who do come to the meetings to participate and/or volunteer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It's a great place for kids to start their path of success! Dreams are born here.


Posted April 27, 2010

Holden has very little crime with their diverse population and neighborhood gang influence
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I was a part of the pta when my children first started school there in 2000. and now my daughter is still a part of the school. the teachers are there to assist, they put in extra time to stay and help students when they need it. Holden's PTA helps to bring awareness to important issues and assists the children in learning and makes them want to come to school with fun events for learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I went to this school all 8yrs, graduate in 1991. And now my kids go there. They have very dedicated teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

the teachers are just wonderful and i love the staff and programs they offered
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

They have great teachers and staff.Plus theur LSC,Pac and bi-lingual all work to make the school a better place.


Posted April 26, 2010

Holden school is the best. They have some of the most caring staff/teachers i have ever met. The Principle is also very good. He welcomes parents to talk to him when ever they needs to. He has an open door policy
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

This is a great school. Not only did I graduate from this school, so did my mother. The teachers at this school are so caring, educated and make learning fun. Holden School teachers, parents and most of all, our kids deserve the very best.


Posted April 26, 2010

As a former student, this school holds many wonderful memories for me. However, I can never forget the lessons I've learned there when my memories and I grow old. Holden is a place for life long lessons, not just any regular elementary school. There, I learned to love the art of reading and writing - to be a life long reader. Perhaps it may not be the absolute best elementary school in the city, but the loving teachers there put all their effort into the student body to make improvements to it as a whole. They offer the encouragement and time when students start to fall behind or offer it when times are trying for the student's family. I can proudly say that I went to Holden school and came out a more confident and secure student that is ready to face high school and even beyond.


Posted April 26, 2010

I had five children graduate from holden been a volunteer for the last 20 year was pres of the pta for many years on the lsc and pac know a grandparent in the school if i've been there that long and still there i believe holden has done wonder for the children the they take care of all the children and have a great art program the school is full of wonderful art has wonderful special programs for children in need educate parents and always have parent involment


Posted August 28, 2008

The principal is clueless when it comes to any knowledge of his students if it wasnt for the asst. principal who knows how that school would be run.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2008

Holden is very unclean school but other than that most of the teachers are great and they have a wonderful art program i would recommend this school over all schools in Bridgeport.(especially Armour)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2007

Holden is an exceptional school with creative and dedicated teachers. I have 3 boys currently attending and they all have a great time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2006

I've had 3 children graduate from Holden,they developed a admiration for education at a young age so much they all have moved on to higher education. Teachers, Adminstration,Parent Envolvement working as a team made my children better adults, thanks Holden!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

I had 3 children attend holden. My 1st has since graduated high school. My youngest is now entering 6th grade. I believe we are making great strides to a better future.
—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.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%

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.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

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.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

382 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income94%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners94%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female76%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
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 Students74%
Female58%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female54%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female50%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
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 Students57%
Female64%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female64%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities63%
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 Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female76%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities80%
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 Students78%
Female86%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)26%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female76%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities84%
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 Students89%
Female96%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income89%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
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 65% 21%
White 17% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 4%
Black 5% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 535-7200

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