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Beaubien Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1108 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted October 2, 2012

MY KIDS ARE VERY HAPPY AT BEAUBIEN. THEY NEED AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS. MY SON DID 3 YEARS IN PRE-SCHOOL AND HAS CAUGHT UP ACADEMIC WISE. HE IS NOW IN KINDERGARDEN. MY DAUGHTER IS IN SIX GRADE, AND LIKES IT ALOT.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2012

This is a great school. Great teachers and principals. Very good academics as well. I love this school.


Posted June 3, 2011

We transferred my son to Beaubien after moving into the neighborhood, and it has been like night and day, compared to his former magnet school, we totally lucked out! I wish they had more after-school programs, and that's a wish, not a complaint!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2011

Couldn't be happier - great learning school. I see happy parents & kids every morning and the teachers are beyond fantastic
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2011

My daughter started Beaubien at Kindergarten and is now in 1st grade. Very happy with the school. There is a good sense of parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2011

The school is great, my daughter goes to options program and they really teach good skills for math, reading. plus They have Latin as a second language. I only hope that they have after school programs for younger kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2010

The school leadership and is not transparent. Involvement that threatens the status quo is squelched.


Posted May 20, 2010

Most of the teachers are excellent; my children have done extremely well, and love school; this is a very good sign that it is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The academics, gifted program and neighborhood program, art, music, great teachers and terrific school community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The teachers at this school are wonderful. The school is one of the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

Great school...great programs...great teachers and staff!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

My children are thriving in the school and learning so much. I am so happy that this is my neighborhood school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The school family is helpful, the educators are desirous of assisting the children, the programs are wonderful, the whole experience is as close to an old time school as you can get.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Beaubien has an amazing principal in Chris Kotis who has unbelievable foresight. His careful, thoughful budgeting over the last few years has enabled Beaubien to keep several teachers in these horrific economic times. The staff devotes itself to doing the best for all the students. Despite the few who try to bring us down, the Beaubien family continues to prepare thoughtful, capable future citizens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Beaubien has challenged our daughter academically, while maintaining her interest. The devotion of the teachers, staff & PTO are what keeps this school great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

This is an all around balanced school with many people (teachers, staff and parents) who care!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Beaubien has many strengths. The teachers are dedicated and hard working. The parents are supportive and enthusiastic. The children are excited about learning and love to be challenged!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Best Teachers, Principal, PTO and academics. They have it all!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

For a school with so many students this school does an EXCELLENT job staying on top of the daily operations. I am amazed at how quickly the vice principal called me back and took the time to listen to my concern. Immediately I received a note from my child's homeroom teacher and got the input I needed to help my child. The overall culture of the school is one of discipline and solid European values. I feel fortunate to have my child enrolled in a school where so many of the staff and teachers know what they're doing! Mrs. 'Fly' is just one example of a teacher who loves her students and goes beyond the call of duty. Long live Beaubien!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2010

I like Beaubien, but only because my child is in the Options program, which is excellent. He was not in the Options program in his earlier years, and at that time it was far too easy. In addition, the atmosphere of the school is not great. I tend avoid the other parents, who are mostly uneducated, rude, and tend to migrate into cliques.
—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.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

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 84% in 2012.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

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 85% in 2012.

755 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

752 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
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 Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income83%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners67%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income76%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income92%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learners75%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income78%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners36%

Science

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners58%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income89%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners55%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income83%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners27%
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%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income88%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income89%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
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 Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income79%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Low income71%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income82%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
Students without disabilities96%
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%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Low income87%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income91%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
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
Hispanic 39% 21%
White 38% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 4%
Black 6% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
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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5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: (773) 534-3500

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