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Nightingale Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1212 students

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Posted November 23, 2010

I attended Nightingale School in the early 60's, grades 1-4 and I feel like I got an excellent start. My family moved to Tennessee in 1965. Years later, I married a guy who had gone to another grade school in rural TN that wad so bad that most of the students from there didn't go to college or even high school because they were so behind by then. My husband had the same teacher for several grades that actually took naps on a bench at the back of the classroom during school hours. As you can imagine the kids went wild with no supervision. They would go outside, play in the creek and do whatever. As an adult, I have watched my husband struggle with reading, spelling, simple math, how to pronounce words and so many other things that most of us take for granted. In 2007 I got the opportunity to visit Chicago. My husband and I drove to Nightingale School. At the sight of my old school I was overcome with emotion. It was on a Sunday so nobody was there. The school and my old neighborhood looked just like I remembered it. I'm so thankful for the good teachers that taught me so much. I don't know why I wrote this but maybe it will help someone.


Posted March 18, 2009

I am an ex-student from this school, I was there for my kindergarten to eight grade years. For all my time there I learned a lot more than other classmates that went to other schools and was familiar with honor's high school material. It is a really good school, my older sister went there as well and my younger one is going there now.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 6, 2007

My son attended this school from pre-k through 6th grade. The school was 'OK' until his last two years there. The lack of discipline, teaching (teaching just for the state tests does not account for teaching), and general lack respect among everyone there move me to remove him from this school. He now is in a school that cares if a student learns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2004

I had a student who use to go there. It was a really nice school until the principle there fired many parents. I used to like when the parents worked there, they gave a good influence on my daughter. She even made Top 10 in her graduating class of the class of 2003. So now that the parents aren't there I think that the school is going to turn bad. Well, anyway Nightingale is all right but not cool!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2003

I have been in this school and it is one of the best schools that I have known.Theteachers are great and the student's there have a great chance to go to a very very good high school when they graduate. I really recomend this to everyone !


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.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
45%

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 88% in 2012.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

817 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

816 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

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

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners63%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female49%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners32%
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 Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners56%

Reading

All Students57%
Female61%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners27%

Science

All Students64%
Female67%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners41%
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%
Female79%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners59%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female69%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners21%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)43%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners44%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners44%
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 Students79%
Female87%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners20%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female63%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners13%
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 Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)44%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners33%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners28%
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 97% 21%
Black 2% 19%
White 1% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
Phone: (773) 535-9270

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