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Jordan Elementary Community School

Public | PK-8 | 678 students

 

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Posted December 10, 2009

My daughter attends Jordan Elementary Community School. She loves her school! The teachers are extraordinarily dedicated to their students and must be among the best educators in the nation judging by both the quality of their lessons and by the respect with which they treat all of their students. The leadership is also top-notch. Both the principal and the assistant principal are excellent examples of the best of the best in administration. They are dedicated to the students and really listen when parents call with a question or concern. Everyone on staff that I have had any contact with has been helpful and courteous. I briefly took my daughter out of Jordan to attend a supposedly 'better' school. She excelled academically there as well but was miserable. Fortunately, she was able to return to Jordan and she is getting a very high-quality education in an environment that we both love.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

My daughter transferred here near the end of 7th grade. Her attitude and confidence were greatly improved once she arrived at Jordan, and it continued to improve. This, her 8th grade year, she is an honor student and making better grades than ever before.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2009

Great schools and teachers my son graduated last year . he made it to one of the best hs fron chicago area and il. (lane tech) all dependent on the parents and how involved in their kids education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

This school has a bright future and hosts some of the brightest elementry minds in the city. This school has some of the greatest afterschool programs and my kid enjoys going there. 97% of *th graders graduate every year, so I don't see why people look down at this schhol.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2007

As a school that implements the Comer Model, we strive to educate the whole child with a curriculum rich in literacy. We see our students in a multi-dimensional facet and not only do we push academic growth, but we focus on providing experiences so our students become well rounded human beings that will contribute to society in a positive manner.
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Posted September 21, 2007

This school is a product of the environment. Most of the teachers that are young came here to make a difference and quickly got shotdown by the community, and their I-don't-care attitude! The majority of the parents here don't care and won't participate. The school is a reflection of the standards of the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
38%
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.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%

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 85% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

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

All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)54%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners44%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female43%
Male39%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income40%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners15%
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 Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners44%

Reading

All Students54%
Female54%
Male53%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income54%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners20%

Science

All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners22%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners13%
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%
Female87%
Male71%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male68%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners40%
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 Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female51%
Male42%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners9%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female63%
Male47%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners9%
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%
Female83%
Male79%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
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 disabilities89%
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 58% 23%
Black 37% 18%
Two or more races 3% 3%
Asian 1% 4%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Willie James White III

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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7414 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 534-2220

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