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My daughter attends Keller and loves everything about it... teachers, principal and has wonderful friends. The staff is extraordinary; and great learning environment. Everybody is so pleasant and welcoming.. this school is how every school should model.
—Submitted by a parent
I know that Keller is a school that truly cares about educating the whole child. It has always maintained high standards for students and staff.
—Submitted by a parent
The staff at this school is the best staff in the world. They take that extra step, and really care, about helping the kids. All the kids all the time. Each and evey staff member is this way. The staff and the parents come together and get it done. I can't say enough about this staff really, really the best in the world.
—Submitted by a parent
My nephew attends this school. I am in and out of various schools across this city constantly having the advantage of seeing a lot and, I marvel at the attention and amount of nurturing the Keller staff gives each student. The staff is constantly encouraging and having the students stretch to a new level.
—Submitted by a parent
Great administrators, teachers, parents and students!
—Submitted by a parent
Keller is a wonderful school. It challenges its students while creating a love of learning.
—Submitted by a parent
Tremendous students; tremendous faculty; tremendous staff; tremendous parents!
—Submitted by a parent
Thios school has teachers and staff who care about all students and take an interest in their betterment.
The school provides an excellent education, is safe and very family oriented!
—Submitted by a parent
Keller School has a very motivated, innovative , supportive and caring administration and teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter has been attending Keller for 6 years now. She has remained in the 98-99th percentile since the first grade. She woud not have been able to achieve such high marks without the wonder teachers, staff and extraordinary principal (Mrs. Mcdade who also teaches Language Arts at Keller).
—Submitted by a parent
Keller provides an excellent education to children from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Keller's staff, parents and students work together to create a cooperative, nurturing and respectful learning environment that honors diversity and encourages student responsibility!
—Submitted by a parent
It's the combination of the warm and nurturing environment plus the rigorous academics.
—Submitted by a parent
Keller is an amazing school. The principal is incredible and really knows all of the students. The teachers are great, and the families are very involved with the school.
—Submitted by a parent
Keller's staff work to meet the needs of all students in class. They devote their time and energy to making this an excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter has received an exceptional education at Keller. Schools work when the trilogy of dedicated well trained teachers, hard working students and supportive families come together. Keller is a beacon for achievement, diversity and success for public education in the city of Chicago.
—Submitted by a parent
The best you could want for your child. A model school thanks to the hard work of the principal, staff and the kids and their parents
—Submitted by a parent
In general, the public schools in the City of Chicago are in disarray. Here is a school that is the best in the City and the best in the entire State, hands down. All public education should strive to be this exceptional.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is so cohesive in its efforts to keep our kids on top. The principal has a clear message and the staff implement it. Plus.....it's fun!
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
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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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.
59 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.
180 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | n/a |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Black | 44% | 19% | ||
| White | 37% | 53% | ||
| Hispanic | 17% | 21% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 17 | N/A | 17 |
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