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Nixon Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 984 students

 

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Posted March 23, 2012

i have a 5 yr old that goes there because we moved around the area and now because of the school i have to sell my house and move out of the area. this school dosent let the parents participate on anything when i go to drop off my son or pick him up they are nearly kicking me out. my son is on special ed and i cant never find out how he is doing because they dont let you talk with the teacher, i totally dislike this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2007

Nixon is an awesome school. I have 4 kids in this school. ranging from prek to 6th grade. My 2 daughters have excelled in this school, have been on the honor roll repeatedly. The teachers are great and take excellent care of our kids. My kids have learned so much from their teachers. The teachers do care about the kids and any concerns they may have is immediately brought to our attention. I myself went to Nixon when i was a kid, and im just glad that the school didnt go downhill, they've improved a great deal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

The teachers in this school care for our children's education,I have two little boys that attend here, and they have learned so much. From reading to math, to Science. The teachers are all about teaching the next generation, how to make it in life. There are also extracurricular activities such as basketball, music, art and after school homework help. I rate this school 4 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2006

My son is autistic and is enroll in the special ed class. The teachers here are the best, he has come a long way since he started attending nixon school. Thankyou for your great effort
—Submitted by Dulce Rivera, a parent


Posted April 6, 2004

This School has people that you can trust and that you know that this people do take care of you child.....
—Submitted by a student


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.

About these ratings

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.

525 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
44%

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.

525 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
53%

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 84% in 2012.

525 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%
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.

525 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

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 Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners58%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female58%
Male42%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities54%
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 Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners67%

Reading

All Students52%
Female54%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students61%
Female59%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners37%
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 Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners61%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female74%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners25%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners26%
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 96% 23%
Black 2% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 51%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Herman Escobar

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: (773) 534-4375

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