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Drexel Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 599 students

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Posted May 5, 2010

This school is good but need more tutoring o programs for our kids after school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2007

The quality of academic programs is good, nothing extraordinary though. I agree with the other parent that said that the kindergarten teacher is wonderful. Mrs Lantvit is awesome. As far as the principal is concerned, she wastes more time controlling traffic than she does worrying about the kids that attend. You see her outside everyday, but ask your children how involved she is in their education. You might be surprised.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

This school has good quality programs. My son was in the kinder this school year. The teacher is excellent. She really gets our children to learn and have fun. My son was transfered to Woodbine because he needs speech therapy classes. So I believe Drexel school is paying attention to each student and helping our children learn by putting them in a class they need.
—Submitted by Yesel, a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

My son has been in Drexel School since Kindergarden, He is now in 3rd grade. What I like more about this school is that the Principal is always present in all the programs and beleive it or not she know the names of many, many students. This is the only school were I have seen the Principal coming out of her office and actually standing outside when classes are dismissed, She is always involved in are kids progress and will always find time when you just need to talk. She might not always give you or tell you the answer you would like to hear but she listen's and I think that is what makes a good school. But like every other school its not 100% perfect but I'm sure if parents get together and speak their mind Mrs. Cunmings will take us in consideration.
—Submitted by Maria Gonzalez, 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.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
56%

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 85% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students77%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners72%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female49%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners32%
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 Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners77%

Reading

All Students44%
Female42%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners43%

Science

All Students52%
Female45%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners51%
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 Students73%
Female70%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female58%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low income67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners30%
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 Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners61%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low income40%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners36%
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 96% 21%
White 3% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black 0% 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5407 W 36th St
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 652-5532

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