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Great staff programs and principal. Continues to excel as a neighboorhood school. Needs more fuding to contunue outstanding programs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
My daughter attends this school & it is a wondeful school with great programs.
—Submitted by a parent
The school gives high priority to the quality of education and instills discipline and best behavior in students.
—Submitted by a parent
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
The teachers work so hard to bring out the best in every student!
—Submitted by a parent
The teachers and staff would go an extra mile to provide a high standard education and safe environment to students.
—Submitted by a parent
Environment is warm and friendly. The students are happy and eager to come to school.
—Submitted by a parent
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
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 state average for Math was 88% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.
123 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.
123 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.
378 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Low income | 83% |
| Non-low income | 96% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 84% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 89% |
| Low income | 67% |
| Non-low income | 92% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 98% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | 100% |
| Non-low income | 98% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Low income | 92% |
| Non-low income | 95% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 97% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Low income | 92% |
| Non-low income | 95% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 95% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 93% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Low income | 92% |
| Non-low income | 94% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 80% |
| Students without disabilities | 96% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 83% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 92% |
| Low income | 83% |
| Non-low income | 89% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 30% |
| Students without disabilities | 98% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | 100% |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | 95% |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 97% |
| Low income | 92% |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 93% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 94% |
| Low income | 92% |
| Non-low income | 98% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 97% |
| Low income | 100% |
| Non-low income | 98% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Low income | 86% |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Low income | 86% |
| Non-low income | 100% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 100% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
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.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| White | 74% | 53% | ||
| Hispanic | 17% | 21% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7% | 4% | ||
| Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 19 | N/A | 17 |
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