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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 January 2, 2012

Great staff programs and principal. Continues to excel as a neighboorhood school. Needs more fuding to contunue outstanding programs


Posted November 30, 2010

My sons went from a Baccalaureate, magnet school to Oriole Park and they have flourished. In the magnet school I felt like they were just a number, a butt in the seat, at Oriole Park my boys are treated like individuals and given the time and attention all children deserve. Oriole Park is over -crowded and underfunded but still manages to be one of the best schools not only in Chicago but in the state this doesn't just happen, the tone in this school is set by it's outstanding principal and carries through to the teachers and the parents. I love this school and cannot say enough good things about it..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

Oriole park is a fabulous school. Mr. Estrada and his staff do an amazing job making it work for everyone's unique needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

Great School compared to others in area!!!!!! Our school is one of the best schools in the City of Chicago. Our school gets very limited funding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

Superior Students, Talanted Teachers, Caring Parents. My school is an example of team work. Everybody working together to achieve a common goal. The success of our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

Nine of my grandchildren attend Oriole Park School and are getting a superior educational experience that will help them achieve what it needed to succeed in life!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

Because the children that attend this school love it


Posted May 6, 2010

This is the best grade school in the city of Chicago. The best teachers are at this school. Save your money on private school the education here blows them away, they can't compete!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Oriole Park School is a phenomenal school with a passionate principal, dedicated, superior teachers and super students. It's the #1 neighborhood school in Chicago in spite of its minimal funding. High performing schools like Oriole Park should be rewarded. Instead, it often seems like the school is being penalized. I am proud to be an Oriole Park School parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

Its the best grade school on the northwest side of the city!


Posted May 4, 2010

OPS is a GREAT school!! Great teachers, administrators, parents and students. Everyone works together to assure that the students have the best education possible. A++ rating!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Having grown up and graduated from the Chicago Public School system, I found myself against sending my kids to Oriole Park. This has all changed after reviewing and visiting Oriole Park. I currently have two children enrolled in this school and I believe Oriole Park is a great example how the Chicago Public Schools can excel. The Principal Mr. Estrada is very passionate about the school and is always looking out for what is best for the children. The overall test score performance for this school has exceeded and will continue to exceed above and beyond the CPS ISAT standards.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

My daughter attends this school & it is a wondeful school with great programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The school gives high priority to the quality of education and instills discipline and best behavior in students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

The principal as well as the teachers teach the children and parents with all there heart and soul. They create an environment that the children want to learn, and the parents want to be part of. I'm proud to be part of the Oriole Park School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

The teachers work so hard to bring out the best in every student!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

The teachers and staff would go an extra mile to provide a high standard education and safe environment to students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

Environment is warm and friendly. The students are happy and eager to come to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

We have superior students and talented teachers. Ours kids thrive in this environment. It's the standard that all schools should be held to. The parents care and are involved. It's the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

You can't buy a better education anywhere!!! The Oriole Park music program and the OPS Rockers ROCK! It is an amazing school!!! :D
—Submitted by a parent


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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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