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Audubon Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 472 students

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5 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted October 30, 2012

If you want a loving, educational and supportive environment for your child Audubon is the place. Administration is top notch along with the teachers and staff. Everyone in this school actually cares about each child. Very rare for CPS. Bravo Audubon!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2011

I was a student at Audubon I graduated in 1999, it was a great school then and it has only gotten better with time. The teachers, and principal are great with the kids education and caring about everyone. My daughter will be starting 1st grade and I am confident that just like her previous years she will succeed due to all the hard work the teachers do with the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2011

My daughter is in her 3rd year at this school, and I feel so fortunate to live in this neighborhood where this is the elementary school. In an era where charter schools are the rage, Audubon is a reminder that with cooperation between the principal, teachers, AND parents, a neighborhood CPS school can succeed and even excel. Don't give up on neighborhood schools. Charters are not the answer, Mayor Emanuel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2011

I graduated Audubon in 2010 and am currently attending Lane Tech High School. I really recommend this school to everyone. It's teachers are wonderful, really supportive and do a great job at getting to know each of their student. Audubon also has a great principal who is greatly involved in all aspects of the school.


Posted November 16, 2010

Our son is going to preschool there and so far things are really bad, teacher (name witheld due to tos of the website) is taking notes about kids behavior and kids repeatedly told us that she neglected to address their needs and requests. My son was crying because he didn't understand what she wants from him and she didn't want to tell him. Since these are really little kids, I am really frustrated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2010

Its the only school on the north side of chicago of its kind. The school see all its students as gifted and teaches in an all inclusive model in a very unique and extraordinary way! This school is truly AMAZING!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2010

The teachers and parents really do care about each other and the students well being and education. The principal and asst., principal take care of their students by listening and resolving problems. The staff do wonderfull work. My kids don't want to go to any other school .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2010

The teachers and staff are amazing. They care about my child. They make them selves available to my child and to us as parents. They are supportive of my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2010

Audubon is the best community school in the city. I have never seen a parent group interact so effectively with the LSC and Principal to ensure their children have a positive learning experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

It encourages my son's imagination in so many ways. There are many areas of study from which he can enrich his education. The community unity is awesome at this school. My son LOVES to go to school there, it can't get better than that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Our grandchildren, one of which is a special needs student receive the highest quality education by the most awesome teachers and support staff. Most of all the children love to go to school each day. How cool is that!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

We love Audubon! The principal is amazing, and every teacher my kids have had has been stellar. The TBPK has blown me away (every bit as good as the Montessori we attended previously). I also love how they differentiate kids within the classrooms. My daughter gets special math lessons and a special list of books that are right for her level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

They teachers and staff make an effort to know the children and take an interest in each individual


Posted May 6, 2010

Excellent and caring teachers combined with an active and involved parent support group make Audubon a rising star in Chicago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

it has a great principal that understands our kids needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

This is a great school. Fantastic principal with terrific business and academic sense. The school is a wonderful family community that aims to support each and every child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

This choll is located in a beautiful northside village of Chicago. The teachers seem as if they were hand selected to from the best teachers in Chicago. We love that our Daughter recieves her education from this Number one school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

I cannot say enough about Audubon! It has truly come a long way with everything from the programs to the parent level of involvement. The teachers, the parents and even community members support our kids and each other. I could not ask for a greater school for the future of our children and their educational needs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Progressive administration with very active parents. Scores are going up quickly. We are happy to gave a public school option.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

My girls enjoyed their time at Audubon. The teachers are great and the learning experience is something they will never forget.:)
—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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

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

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income87%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income90%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income83%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income83%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income89%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female96%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Low income89%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income97%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)75%
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

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income97%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income97%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
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
White 46% 53%
Hispanic 40% 21%
Black 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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