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Washington H Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 511 students

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Posted June 11, 2007

We currently have 2 children who attend HWES and we are very pleased with their progress.Our youngest child(gr.kdg),over the past 9 months has learned how to read,write,add and subtract. Special thanks to Ms.Butler kdg teacher!You Rock!Our oldest child (gr.5)had a rough start, but thanks to his classroom teacher and the techno-logy coordinator,he overcame his problems and made this year a success! HWES offers JROTC, music,art,p.e.,library,Joffery Ballet,Beta Club, Ribbon Dancers,marching,jazz and concert band, chorus,drama,and a partner-ship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.HWES is the host of special activities/programs such as Black History Read-In,Young Author's,reading contest,math contest, technology,attendance assemblies,spelling bees, Book It,Read to Succeed and a science fair. I would highly recommend this school to any parent who is looking for a high level of academic achievement for their child and superior teachers.Parents get/stay involved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

Harold Washington Elementary School is a great school. My son's teacher Mrs.Miller is doing a great job. I am very pleased with this school. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

Harold Washington is a great school the principle does a beautiful job with the kids. My only problem is there are no activity for the kids such as basketball, band, dance etc. After the school the children have to much time on their hands and they need to put there energy into something postive.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
50%

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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
51%

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 84% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
57%
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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female59%
Male62%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities73%
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 Students83%
Female92%
Male76%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female79%
Male55%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female75%
Male45%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities71%
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 Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities85%
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 Students79%
Female74%
Male83%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male66%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
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 Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female93%
Male78%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income84%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
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
Black 99% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Hispanic 0% 21%
White 0% 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: (773) 535-6225

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