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John Mills Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 662 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted February 12, 2013

What a wonderful school. They can accommodate any type of student, from bilingual to special needs. They care about their kids. I couldn't be happier.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2013

I just like this school, I have experience with one of the Catholic school, but this one I like more, comparing - stuff, administrative things, teachers, whole atmosphere, at John Mills you can really feel that your child is in good hands, great atmosphere there, nice after school care and other programs, caring and demanding teachers, if your child needs help you can have it, just ask about it and talk to teacher as much as you have any concerns about anything, they are really helpful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2012

I am very grateful to the administrators, teachers and staff of John Mills for the quality of the education and individual care my children receive. My daughter was challenged and my son is given the extra attention he needs to succeed. Would like to see the same commitment from all of the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2012

This is a great school! My older son just graduated and my younger is going to second grade. The teachers all seem to be very committed to ttheir students, challenging them, and providing a wonderful environment!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

I love John Mills Elementary School, because it is small school, where everybody knows each other with great, dedicated teachers. It's a great envoriment for my daughters and they learning a lot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2008

this school has been great for my students all have achieved better than expected results. thanks to all the highly qualified staff
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2007

This school has been a big disappointment to me. It is probably ok for most kids, but my fifth grader needs additional help in readng which showed on the reading test last year and the school would not put him in the reading program because it is for 'people who need it more'. My 2nd grader has an IEP but is not getting enough help even though she is going to resourse room. I don't believe she goes as often as . There are just a few teachers who are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child but again that's just a couple. I have compared this school with others and we are far behind academically. The school has poor student/teacher ratio, not up-to date academically, definately not enough resources for kids.
—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.

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.

446 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

446 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

446 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

446 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income76%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners77%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low income60%
Non-low income84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities73%
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

Math

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income84%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)61%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income68%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income88%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)72%
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income71%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)44%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Low income66%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)38%
Students without disabilities77%
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 Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income90%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)65%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female93%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income83%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities93%
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 62% 53%
Hispanic 36% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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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2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Phone: (708) 452-3560

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