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Sward Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 423 students

 
 
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Posted January 30, 2013

Great school with a demanding work load for the kids balanced by positive caring professional teaching staff. This school has a strong no-nonsense principal and provides a great learning environment for all the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2012

Both of my girls attend Sward Elementary. My oldest started out in private school so I was not sure what to expect when she transferred to a public school. I have been more than pleased with the quality of their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

My daughter attended Sward School from 2nd to 5th grade. Mrs.Gloodt is an excellent principal, very involved with with all the students. The teacher are great at what they do.
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Posted June 20, 2006

We have been very pleased with Sward. My child had some attention issues and they were addressed by not only the principal and teacher, but at least 7 other professionals within the district. The principal and teacher involvement is top notch. I am looking forward to sending my other children to Sward.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2005

A fantastic school. The teachers and staff care very much about the children. Always open communication between parent / teacher.
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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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income100%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income96%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income93%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female89%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income93%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students96%
Female93%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income93%
Non-low income96%
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 Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income96%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 71% 51%
Hispanic 24% 23%
Black 3% 18%
Two or more races 1% 3%
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 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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9830 Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: (708) 423-7820

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