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Grant Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 614 students

 

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Posted October 21, 2010

I love Grant School because their teachers are very nice including it's principle. My child says he loves that school, I love it, my family loves it, and I hope the school be open for many years to come.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2005

Although the school is small, I think there are more than a handful of good teachers. Even though the classrooms and the whole school are crowded, I think that the kids and the teachers really do love the school, I do. Also, maybe they should keep one principal for a longer time and that way they can work on adding more space to the school. I am glad that my kids go to Grant School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2004

This school is too small for the volume of children attending. I do not know why others schools in the same district and in Melrose Park, have visible improvements and expansions year after year and Grant Elementary, nothing. It is a sardine box and not an ideal environment for quality schooling. It is a shame. There is a quality principal currently and a handful of quality teachers. Overall there is no love for this school, no sense of ownership from the village or the district.
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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.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
58%

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 88% in 2012.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

386 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners43%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female55%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners28%
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 Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners71%

Reading

All Students69%
Female79%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners47%

Science

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learners67%
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 Students65%
Female58%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners48%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners37%
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners74%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners78%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 23%
Black 2% 18%
Two or more races 2% 3%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Gwen Frasier

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: (708) 343-0410

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