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Jamieson Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 796 students

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Posted March 1, 2012

My daughter looks forward to going to Jamieson everyday. She has shown steady development each year. The school is safe and the students are well behaved. The diversity makes the school very special with 23 languages spoken. The pincipal is very responsive to parent concerns and the teachers are engaged. The school yard unfortunately does not reflect the school and is a sea of asphalt. The parent organization has recently completed a masterplan which when complete will make the outdoor space as vibrant as the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2011

My son is in first grade at Jamieson. My daughter will be going there for Kindergarten next year. My husband and I moved into the area because we wanted our kids to go to a good neighborhood school. I have been very happy with my son's progress. I walk him to school every day and have participated in some of the fundraisers, so I am pretty aware of what is going on at the school both on the playground and inside the school. I have been extremely impressed with the principal, Mr. Baughman. He seems to be on a first-name basis with all of the students and is well-respected. I always see him walking around, saying hello to parents, keeping an eye on things and being accessible to everyone. You can tell what a school is like just by walking in the doors and listening. You won't hear yelling in the classrooms or swearing by the students. The teachers are very accessible as well and have worked to meet my son's needs at his level. I am so glad that my son goes there and feel very fortunate that I don't have to drive him far away to go to a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

This school is okay. I have stayed because it has a safe environment for my children. I am very dissappionted at the lack of professionalism of the teachers. The school needs reform. A new playground would also be nice!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2008

The teachers, administration and local school council are all very involved in the progress of the students, the overall academic programs and the opportunities for all students. The principal is professional on all fronts and is very involved on a daily basis. This is one of the best schools in Chicago. Many students are able to test high and are therefore able to enter into the selective High Schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2008

Since the new principle has taken over (this is his second year) I feel that Jamieson's performance in tests and in the helpfulness of the teachers and other clerical staff have diminished greatly. I shudder to think what will happen in five years with Robert Baughman as the principle of this once fine school.
—Submitted by Pamela Lekas, a parent


Posted September 14, 2007

Jamieson School is a great school! It has relatively high scores for the area, an enthusiastic staff, and good community spirit. I highly recommend it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2007

My daughter is a 6th grader at Jamieson School. We literally bought a house near the school. We wanted our daughter to attend an excellent school. Jamieson tops them all in my opinion. The Principal has great leadership,Teachers are spectular and the staff employees really care about being their for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2007

Jamieson School is a wonderful place. My son has been enrolled since kindergarten. The teachers are caring; the homework very involved; notification for anything the school has is expedient. My son enjoys the diverse atmosphere and excels in his classes as well as the Illinois tests. I live in the neighborhood with a few other schools nearby but Jamieson provides the nicest balance overall. Even the crossing guard gives 100%! If you enjoy diversity, knowledgeable teachers and real progress for your child, I believe Jamieson, along with parental guidance, provides a good foundation for learning. The principal is new but appears to be involved and committed. The previous principal provided good leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2005

very good school. i like this school because it teaches the kids to be tough and learn how to value life!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2004

My son has been a student here for three years. He has attended other schools in Chicago. Jamieson is miles ahead of the other schools. The principal is excellent and he leads a well organized and concerned staff. I liked it so much I bought a house in the district to get Jamieson as my neighborhood school.
—Submitted by richard draney, a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

My Children have been @ Jamieson for 4 years now. When I first enrolled my children I was greeted by one person in particular... She was head of the Parent Patrol, volunteer tutor and a member of the P.T.O. ask your childs teacher if you can go on field trips, tutor or even help the art teacher with projects. Come and hang out in the playground during lunch. Once a volunteer...
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

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

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

488 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income96%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)93%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners90%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income84%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners79%
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 Students87%
Female95%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Low income84%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners57%

Reading

All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Low income67%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners29%

Science

All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners57%
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 Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income81%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income68%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners10%
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 Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income77%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Low income87%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Low income78%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Low income84%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students92%
Female89%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income92%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female89%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income94%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
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
White 33% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 32% 4%
Hispanic 26% 21%
Black 8% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5650 N Mozart St
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 534-2395

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