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Carson Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1082 students

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3 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 1, 2013

What is a ban dada? If you mean "vendetta" then I think you need to look at administration. They are really incompetent and unprofessional. Parents and teachers and students at Carson are treated like criminals. Not a safe place for my children so they are at Talman instead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2012

As I looked at the review from 06/22/11 it seems that the person who wrote this comment obviously has his/her facts wrong since the school has not been at a downturn. The school s scores keep on going up. If you compare the scores from the schools surrounding the neighborhood you would see that it has the highest ISAT scores and attendance rate in the area. Being a nice teacher does not equal being an effective teacher or that the teacher has his/her credentials required by the state. Turnover of the school happens in good schools too especially if seeking superior teachers is the goal to teach students not just teachers who give good grades based on whether the mother gets along with the teacher. As far as the clerks are concern, I cannot imagine any parent waiting 10 minutes without being acknowledge. If you find it strange that a principal is always in the other building than you obviously did not want to talk to him because you could have requested to talk to him or simply walked to the other building. It is clear that this person has a ban dada after the principal (Maybe a person who has been let go for incompetency?)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2011

Looking at the reviews of the school, it is apparent that the current principal is the cause of the school's downturn. He took over in 2005 and since then, the school has taken a drastic turn for the worse - the dates of the reviews confirms this. My son and daughter both go to the school and each time they rave about a teacher, the next year that teacher is gone because she disagreed with the principal. It is clear that the principal manages his staff poorly just by looking at the turn over rate of the teachers. The ones that remain are incompetent and treat the parents poorly. I have gone to the school and waited at the office counter for at least 10 minutes before the clerk looks up from her computer to acknowledge me. I also find it strange that the principal is always in "the other building" when parents need to speak with him. Parents, please be advised that this school is not parent friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2011

My Daughter has been in this school since kindergarten,now shes in 2nd gr, and she missed 3 wks of class because of a death in our family. I called and left a message to let them know. they contacted my father and he let them know wnat was going on. when she return she was no longer enroll in the school. According to them SOMEONE told them that she was no longer coming back to the united states. so i had to re-register her. So i started the process which now 2months later they havent accepted her back. I called the principal and left a message which i havent heard back, i just called today, and the secretary wasnt able to tell me what time i could reach him Staff in this school need to start doing their job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

the truth this school has no type of parent teacher relationship!!! office staff is always unwilling to hear or help!! you cant write a letter or call to speak to a teacher!! (at least the last couple of teachers my daughter has had!) my daughter has been there for two years and i still havent had a chance to speak to anyone!! to top it off im still waiting for one of the teachers call from last year!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2004

Through out all of my chldhood life (K-8) I went to Carson Elem. This school is greatest because there, there was always someone who I could talk to about any of my problems. The teachers there are very nice and so is the rest of the staff and faculty. Another thing I liked about the school was it had a lot of extracurricular programs for children. After school tutoring was for kids that needed help with their homework which I think is a good thing because children have a hard time learning and it's a good way of helping them.
—Submitted by Daisy Abarca, a former student


Posted March 9, 2004

I am a parent of three children, they have all attended Carson school. I think very highly of its staff, faculty and administrators. So much so that for many years I have been considering relocating to another area of the city but the quality of this school has kept me from doing so. Not only my husband and I know with certainty about the quality of Carson school but our children have also insisted on finishing their primary studies at Carson. This is a school that is out of the ordinary not only in its curriculum but also in their day to day contact with students and parents. Students can easily feel comfortable approaching the school staff with problems, concerns, or what ever they may have in mind. Parents are encourage to stay up to date on the particulars of the school. They can also very easily contact their childrens teachers for what ever concerns they may have. The schools' principal is very visible and very approachable, parents can easily communicate with her and she will personally take care of their concerns or listen to their suggestions. I am and will always be proud to be involve with such a school.
—Submitted by Elisa Pico, 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.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
72%

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 84% in 2012.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

743 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

744 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

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 Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners74%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female65%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners41%
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%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners67%

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners29%

Science

All Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners41%
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%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners43%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female65%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners23%
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%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners45%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners38%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)37%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners36%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female82%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners12%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)53%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners44%
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%
Female79%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners47%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female80%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
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 disabilities92%
English language learners31%
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 94% 21%
Black 6% 19%
White 1% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: (773) 535-9222

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