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Kilmer Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 779 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 10, 2013

Called school three times within 15 minutes with only a recording to speak with!!! POOR, POOR, service... what if this was an emergency??? Try understanding from my point of view!


Posted September 30, 2011

Excellent school my two kids are there .Love all staff and Rules as well.My kids are in 4rth and Ist grade ms Loza is so nice and hard worker teacher Ms Witte is also so nice and having great method of teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2011

After reading these reviews on this school doesn't encourage me or make me feel comfortable of sending my child there who has global developmental delays (special edu) for Pre K. Wondering if this school can handle my child's educational needs or even have the needed resources.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2009

This is a terrible school that is grooming their horrible students to attend and even more dismal Sullivan HS. I can't believe the lack of pretty much everything at this school. No art classes, no extracurricular activities. My child refers to it as Kilmer Fight Club since violence among the students is so prevalent. I would have never moved into this neighborhood if I would have known how awful this school is.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

Kilmer went from a struggling neighborhood school to one of the best in a few short years. My daughter is in Mr. Finlay's pre-k class and is loving it! She is also being encouraged by Mrs. Colon to expand her Spanish vocabulary. Being bi-lingual in this country is a must for the future. With all the red tape public school teachers have to wade through, the teachers at this school are trying their best to better their school and have made great strides. It is up to the parents and the community to support their neighborhood public schools to make them the type of schools they want to send their kids to. Kilmer is a good school with a very bright future!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2005

Great Pre-k program, Mr. Finlay and Ms. Colon are two of the best in the city! My son learned so much and loved going to school. Keep up the great work.
—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.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
59%
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

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

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 84% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%

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 85% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
68%
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

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%
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

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students68%
Female60%
Male77%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners61%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female54%
Male60%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners42%
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 Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
Black53%
Asian90%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners79%

Reading

All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Black47%
Asian60%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners43%

Science

All Students66%
Female72%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian60%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners52%
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 Students69%
Female66%
Male72%
Black45%
Asian60%
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female62%
Male56%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners22%
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 Students72%
Female79%
Male67%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners36%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female82%
Male53%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners27%
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 Students72%
Female77%
Male68%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female65%
Male47%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners29%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female78%
Male65%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners39%
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 Students59%
Female75%
Male46%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female84%
Male62%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners33%
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 60% 21%
Black 25% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
White 6% 53%
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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6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 534-2115

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