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Washington G Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 732 students

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Posted November 27, 2010

the school and education is very nice but the principle is a cheapskate. he took out every fun activity. there is no more dances, rally, night assemblies , poor lunches. and the teachers a re very strict. my child prefers the school how it was 3 years ago


Posted September 30, 2009

Our school is very special; we are more than staff we are family. We have an atomshpere that is very supportive and promotes the development of the whold child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

I love Washington Elementary School for many reasons. 1) I went to school at Washington Elementary. Had such great memories that I came back to teach here. 2) The staff is great. Everyone supports one another, everyone is easy going and fun. 3) The school has excellent students. Students are respectful and motivated (at least most of the time:) 4) The administration is extemely supportive and understanding. 5) Our school has always scored above average on state tests and we are one of the top schools in our area. 6) A few years ago we made it onto the top 50 Chicago Schools in Chicago Magazine. It's no secret, GWES is the best!!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 28, 2009

From the students to the parents to the teachers to the administration.........This school is simply the best! There's no other place I'd rather be!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 20, 2009

It's an exemplary neighborhood school where you find a hard-working and dedicated staff. Every grade level knows what goals are to be mastered,so the teachers help the students achieve those goals. As a result, our students are successful when taking the ISAT.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

We work hard! The teachers truly care and try to find the best ways to work with each student.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

Our school consists of a caring faculty with hard working, dedicated students and parents. We all strive to maximize the potential of every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2008

Demanding teachers and staff make this the best school in Chicago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2007

I am concerned with the way the school is currently moving. The school has been very successful, but I fear with the new principal and the new changes we will not get the positive results that we have had in the past. The PTA and LSC meetings are unfortunately only held during the day which in my opinion shuts parents out. There are more households that have both parents working than the reverse, but the school has not tapped into those resources. Many of those parents would welcome the opportunity to be more involved. This issue has come up several times, but to their wisdom nothing has been done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2007

BRAVO! My son will be graduating this June with honors and looks forward to attending Whitney Young, a Chicago magnet school, for which he has all the fantastic teachers at GWES to thank for such a superb education. Special thanks to all my fellow LSC members for the time and energy put in to selecting our new Principal and VP,they are just what we needed to continue at such a high level. To all parents - please join the PTA - Darlene Hidalgo is an angel in disguise, but she needs a lot of help to provide our children with all the extra bonuses such as Santa's Secret Shop, Book Fair, and the all popular Anti-Drug Rally held every year, and much, much more. Thank you to all the staff for becoming my children's mentors, and my friends.
—Submitted by Mary Bocian, a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

So far, this school is great. My child is in Kindergarten and is able to read. The teacher is very proactive with the children. I couldn't believe the amount of information that children were learning and retaining! I am quite satisfied beyond words at the major progress my child has gone through.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2005

The school has a good academic program. Great music program. The income level is of mid class and needs state funds for sports and other extracurricular activities. Parent participation is average class rooms are small for the number of children in each class. The principal is outstanding and the vp as well. They are always available and are very involved in school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2005

We transfered from a Catholic school in this area because of 'bully' problems and lack of teacher/student help in areas where more time and instruction was needed for the student. We can not be more pleased by the staff at GWES. Their constant willingness to take care of a students needs and to get to the heart of a matter can not be challenged. We actually feel like someone is in charge and takes responsibility for what goes on unlike where we were previously.
—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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

475 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

473 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
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%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income94%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female74%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities86%
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 Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income96%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income92%
Non-low incomen/a
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income93%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities84%
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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income96%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income94%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income96%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)81%
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
Hispanic 87% 21%
White 11% 53%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
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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3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: (773) 535-5010

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