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Oriole Park Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 564 students

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5 stars

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2010:
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Posted May 1, 2010

Oriole Park School helps to prepare students for high school and life! It is a phenomenal school with accellerated curriculum that gets the students thinking. Chinese is also taught at the school, starting in kindergarten. No public school in Chicago is as great and accellerated as Oriole Park!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

The dedicated teachers and administration are wonderful. I wish that our school was better funded. Our school should be rewarded for all the hard work our students have put in! It just isn't fair that we don't have the same funding as some underperforming schools. Oriole Park School is the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

Fantastic, involved teachers and administration -- Dedicated and supportive parents and most of all....terrific students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Oriole Park is like one big family that I'm glad to be part of!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Great learning environment...dedicated teachers...and of course Mr. Estrada
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

The staff at Oriole Park is wonderful. I don't have to worry about bad influences here. My children can really focus on their studies here instead of non-related school material, like at other schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

My son gratuated from Oriole Park and I volunteered there for many years. It is an excellant school, one of the best in Chicago!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Teachers who display many ethics of care to their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Oriole Park is a thriving neighborhood school which provides diverse educational opportunities. Its enthusiastic students are served by a creative and experienced staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

EXCELLENT school - my son has made great progress in the year he has attended this school thanks to exceptional, caring teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

It's the best school in the city and it's just a bunch of neighborhood children with devoted parents and good teachers making sure the children learn as much as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Magnet school in Chicago, IL offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for its students. Great teacher and school spirit!


Posted April 30, 2010

Wonderful school with a great teachers and staff. One of the best in Chicago and state.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 30, 2010

OPS is absolutely awesome! My daughter who's in full-day Kindergarten is speaking Chinese, taking gym twice-a-week, doing math (addition and subtraction), spelling, reading, etc.!! Where else would she learn so much?? Nowhere! OPS IS THE BEST!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

The school serves the community well and the kids like being there


Posted April 30, 2010

My daughter is at Pre-K. The teachers are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

It is the best neighborhood elementary school in the City of Chicago. Test scores prove that. I am pleased to serve on its Local School Council and as a board member of its Educational Foundation.


Posted April 29, 2010

The school staff and teachers care about every student to make them believe to be their best. The teachers help each student based on their individual needs to catch up in any area they might fall behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

It's a great school! Lots of dedicated teachers and a wonderful PTO that really makes a difference. The principal is amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Wonderful teachers, cirriculum and community.Our principal is involved, engaged and passionate about our children and their future. Ops continues to do more - perform better - with minimum funding.
—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.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%
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.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income83%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income67%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income92%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students94%
Female89%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income92%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income92%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income83%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income95%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income92%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 74% 53%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 1% 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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5424 N Oketo Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
Phone: (773) 534-1201

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