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Everett Dirksen Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 416 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted April 27, 2012

I am a sixth grade student at Dirksen. I have attended since kindergarten. I am a huge fan of my school's teachers and principals, both new and long standing. Through opportunity, encouragement, and hard work I have won an excellence award in writing through Pub Lab, proved triumphant in the Battle of the Books challenge, and performed well is state testing. I have felt welcomed and encouraged to learn from the beginning of my education at Dirksen. Although Dirksen is no longer a school of choice in district 54, I highly recommend Dirksen to others.


Posted April 26, 2012

I have no experience with the school in the past because my child is in kindergarten but I have to agree with the last review. I feel like the school has a very unpleasant learning environment. I think it is not healthy for children to be subjected to this type of environment at such an early age.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2012

Anyone reading the reviews about this school should pay attention to the dates. The staff has Dirksen has been overhauled in the last few years and the school has taken on a much different and unpleasant learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2009

The open enrolment program at this school is very good, as is the multiage curriculum. My first grader, has blossomed really well, and has become confident all-round in the company of the older kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2008

The teachers are very nice and everyone cares
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2007

My daughter is only in kindergarten, but so far I have been really impressed. Dirksen has such a great blend of family and community at it's core. I'm thrilled to have my daughter attending Dirksen on the 'School of Choice' program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2005

Fantastic 'school of choice' with caring staff and a great PTA. The school is a warm community, my children do very well and are happy at Dirksen. I have always been pleased when visiting the school during school hours, the classrooms are busy without being chaotic. The multi-age instruction has been a good experience, especially when children are on the fringe in the age requirement.
—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.

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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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
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%
Female90%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
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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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 54% 51%
Asian 27% 4%
Hispanic 8% 23%
Black 5% 18%
Two or more races 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

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

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116 W Beech Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: (847) 357-5600

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