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Spry Elementary Community School

Public | PK-8 | 725 students

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Posted August 12, 2011

I disagree with you the principal is excellent and so are the teachers. The teachers really motivate the students into working hard. I went to spry in 1987and graduated in 1994 and my to oldest kids graduated from spry in 2010 and 2011 with excellent grades.. I also have my two youngest kids go there for Pre-k.. class of 1994 :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

I waz a student in spry from kinder all the way to 8th grade.. I honestly like to come to this school, the teachers will dedacade their time to help u. I could stay there for high school too but i just need to try something new. I could say links is one good school i think better than jones 'class 06'
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2008

Most of the teachers are great. However, the new principal is horrible, as well as her administration team. Things were excellent last year. There will be changes for the worst this year, starting with the students grades/scores.
—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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
41%
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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

512 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners75%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners58%
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 Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners58%

Reading

All Students53%
Female60%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners23%

Science

All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners48%
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%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners73%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female50%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners45%
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 Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners11%
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%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners43%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female67%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners21%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female56%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)24%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners18%
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 Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners61%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)26%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners39%
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 100% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black 0% 19%
White 0% 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2400 S Marshall Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 534-1700

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