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Fairmont School

Public | PK-8 | 217 students

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Posted November 22, 2011

This school has great potential. A good school needs students, staff, and families working as a team. This school needs more involved parents that will instill a love and respect for school and staff. Many students are trying their hardest but still have major academic deficiencies by middle school. With supportive parents to provide discipline for studying at home, students will improve. At some point, students have to take responsibility for their own education by studying and completing all class and homework assignments. The teachers can only do so much.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 8, 2010

no stars for this school, I have never experience a school that no one knows what the other one is doing. The classes are so loud that the children that what to learn can't. Some of the teacher don't care, and some are very disrespectful. This school needs a lot of help. My son went one year and was depress the entire time he was there. I don't understand why this is the only school in this district. It does not give a parent any options to seen their child anywhere else unless it is a private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2008

Just happy to be out of this district. I totally retract my previous review concerning how pleased I was with the Staff and the test scores. If this school can get any lower it will start digging. To much passing the buck here, no one is responsible for anything that goes and I continue to believe there is a lot of prejudice here.
—Submitted by Rhonda, a parent


Posted April 25, 2007

In 2005-6 my pre-k student was at Fairmont elem. it was a great year the pre-k and kindergarten teachers were awesome. They took time out with each student which was great. He learned a lot that year. 2006-7 my daughter is at fairmont's pre-k. And still they're doing a great job preparing the students for kindergarten. I am very satisfied with Fairmont elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2005

The educators are constantly screaming at the children (who wants that?) and where is this art & music program? Or is that only offered to 'certain' students? I am sure that this all may be satisfactory for some parents who have never seen better or feel this is the best they their child can get, but I for one am not satisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2005

it a well academic school for the kids in this area, well liked and it has a fair academic program with a very nice music, arts,sports and extracurricular activities in which I am envolved on a regular basis with my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2005

This school needs serious restructuring. If the principal and teachers would pay more attention to the kids education instead of their uniform code it would be a start. There have been 3 principals in the last 5 years. Except there are teachers that have been kept around for over 20 years that no longer enjoy teaching and SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEACH. SOme of the teachers that have been at the school too long disrespect the students and curse at them. What type of learning environment is this. The worse is that there is NO OTHER SCHOOLS in the district to send your childrens to. This is the only choice for our children and it's not a good one at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2005

Quality of acedemic programs: Abysmal. Availability of after school programs: None, unless it's sports related. Level of parent involvement: non-existent.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
20%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
45%

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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
76%
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 Students74%
Female69%
Male80%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities72%
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 Students72%
Female77%
Male69%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female44%
Male58%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
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 Students63%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female50%
Male60%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students75%
Female85%
Male67%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
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 Students33%
Femalen/a
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students22%
Femalen/a
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income22%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
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 Students62%
Female79%
Male42%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female79%
Male50%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 68% 19%
Hispanic 23% 21%
White 5% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
Phone: (815) 726-6156

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