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Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School

Public | 1-8 | 246 students

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Posted November 7, 2010

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


Posted May 7, 2010

the students love it, that's the real test for me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

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


Posted May 3, 2010

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


Posted April 30, 2010

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


Posted April 30, 2010

Great administrators, teachers, parents and students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Keller is a wonderful school. It challenges its students while creating a love of learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Tremendous students; tremendous faculty; tremendous staff; tremendous parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Thios school has teachers and staff who care about all students and take an interest in their betterment.


Posted April 27, 2010

The school provides an excellent education, is safe and very family oriented!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Keller School has a very motivated, innovative , supportive and caring administration and teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

It's the combination of the warm and nurturing environment plus the rigorous academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


Posted April 27, 2010

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


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.

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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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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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

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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

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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

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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 Students100%
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Reading

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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 Students100%
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Reading

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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

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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 44% 19%
White 37% 53%
Hispanic 17% 21%
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 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: (773) 535-2636

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