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Harnew Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 390 students

 

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Posted April 26, 2011

My son is in the Pre-K program at Harnew, and I couldn't be happier with the teachers, staff, the PTA or quality of education my son is receiving. Everyone I've come in contact with has been respectful, kind, and has taken my thoughts and opinions very seriously.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The way the teachers care about the students. The after school activities. The general attitude about the community


Posted December 9, 2008

it is Dec 08 and there still isn't band, art, music or any extra curricular activities at harnew. they are hoping a referendum will pass to provide funding for this but it is very unlikely at this point.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

The teaching staff at Harnew are excellent. Teachers at all levels take the time to know and understand each childs needs. Harnew offers many different programs for children who need extra or special help. An example of this is the Speech Dept. Each child is tested at the start of school and children who need assistance are placed in an appropriate program for as long as needed. We received a new Principal last year who interviewed very well, but has proved to be less than what I feel Harnew has had in the past. There is little or no communication to the parents, discipline is on the rise, school programs have been dropped or changed w/o notice as have extracurricular activities. Assemblies went from 3 to 4 a year to 1 last year. I personally feel very disapointed in choices she's making.
—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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

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 88% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
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

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
90%
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 Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income93%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income79%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners71%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income98%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female75%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Low income80%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female84%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income81%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female90%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income81%
Non-low income78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners30%
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 72% 51%
Hispanic 24% 23%
Black 2% 18%
Asian 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Anthony Gill

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: (708) 599-7070

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