Garfield Montessori School

Garfield Montessouri School has met and exceeded my expectations by far. The staff and principal are amazing and constantly working to keep the kids involved and motivated. Principal Anderson knows each child by name and their personalities, not just the troublemakers. I am VERY impressed with this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 1, 2005

Garfield Montessori school has been great for my children. My son flourishes there because he is allowed to work on his assignments at his own pace to an extent and has choices that traditional schools do not allow. My daughter started there in 6th grade coming from a traditional school and she loves it. I love the freedom and the independence that it gives them and how it teaches them to make their own decisions. The principal, teachers and other staff are great and set great examples for my children.
—Submitted by Kelly, a parent

Posted August 4, 2005

Garfield Montessori doesn't just teach math,science, history...they teach tolerance, peaceful conflict resolution, patience... I am so thankful every day that my children are in a learning environment where the learning style is based on the Montessori method. My daughters have blossomed in this environment and look forward to school every day. The principal and staff are wonderful, loving people who I totally trust with the education of my children. No school is perfect, but I can't really say anything negative about Garfield. Our family is really happy there.
—Submitted by Elizabeth VanHoutan, a parent

Posted September 29, 2004

I just wanted to express my gratitude for the outstanding job that all the staff at Garfield Montessori does each and every day. I am so honored that you accepted my daughter into your program, she absolutely loves it. Her favorite person, one of which she calls her 'best' friend is Ms. Holeman-Shipp. That just shows the type of person she is, she makes each and every child feel as though they are special in their own particular way. And that is the way I like it. I must say, I am a very picky mother, you have to be these days. But overall, I have been very pleased with Garfield Montessori. If I ever have a problem, I feel so comfortable going to the principal and talking it over with her. Thank you to Ms. Holeman-Shipp and the entire staff at Garfield for making it a family oriented enviroment.
—Submitted by Brandy Kelley, a parent

Posted April 26, 2004

This was my daughters first year of school and thanks to Garfield it has been a Great experience for her and I. The staff is incredible they make you feel like you are welcome and that you are at home. The principal always has a smile on her face, greets each child by name, and has great respect for them. I have two children in the public school system and not all of my experiences have been good or even o.k. Thank You Garfield Montessori Magnet for changing my outlook on the public school system. Chiquita Fowler
—Submitted by quita Fowler, a parent

Posted April 25, 2004

Garfield Montessori has been the awesome for us! I truly love the 'at home' feeling you get when you walk inside our school! I love the classroom settings and the comfort you feel. The principal (Mrs Holeman-Shipp) takes a huge amount of credit for this as well! As alot of schools dont have any interaction with their principal until they are being disciplined for something. She greets the students and parents each and every morning and also is at the door saying her goodbyes and making sure they are getting to their bus and/or car safely after school! The school is so friendly! I am also thrilled to know that I do not have to worry about where my kids will attend school for the first 8 yrs of their life now that it goes til the 8th grade! Thank God for Garfield!
—Submitted by a parent

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Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	94%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	82%
Female	75%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	78%
Low income	64%
Non-low income	94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	94%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	100%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	100%
English language learners	n/a

Reading

All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	100%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	97%
English language learners	n/a

Science

All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	94%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	100%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	79%
Female	75%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	58%
Non-low income	94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	82%
Female	75%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	95%
Female	91%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Low income	85%
Non-low income	100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Low income	85%
Non-low income	93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	75%
Low income	n/a
Non-low income	85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	88%
Low income	n/a
Non-low income	90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Science

All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	73%
Low income	n/a
Non-low income	84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	n/a
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	96%
Female	94%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Low income	n/a
Non-low income	95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Low income	n/a
Non-low income	100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	100%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests