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South Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 461 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 24, 2012

The principal and teachers are not helful at all, a specialy 5th graders - Mrs. S :(
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

They have great teachers!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2005

South is a fine school, unless you have a problem with a teacher. Most of the teachers are very good, and dedicated. Ive had several wonderful teachers. If my child had not pulled one of the few bad teachers last year, I too would rave about South. But last year one of the teachers was just really bad. The principal always backs the teacher, no matter what. So if the teacher is having a problem, no real solution is provided. I know several parents who have pulled their children out of South when they encountered problems with a teacher because the principal says, 'too bad'. She will not change a child's classroom, ever. The principal says she will help, but the options she offers last about two or three days. The common consensus among parents is, as long as you don't get one of these bad teachers, South is fine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2005

I have been extremely satisified with South. My boys are 9 and 10 now, and have been going since kindergarten. The teachers are outstanding when it comes to communicating either learning or discipline issues and are always there to help, as is the principal. They have a great 'bully proofing' program, and are always willing to step in when a child is being picked on. They return parent phone calls promptly, and seem to take a great interest in every child as an individual. We're moving out of district, and my greatest sadness is that my kids will need to leave South!! I only hope the communication, values and learning that takes place at their new school can compare to South!
—Submitted by sharon elliott, 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.

About these ratings

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.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

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 88% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%
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 Students94%
Female89%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income89%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income78%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
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%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income95%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income77%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income91%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income100%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 53%
Hispanic 9% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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601 Golf Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 459-1143

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