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Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 485 students

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Posted November 26, 2007

I have two children enrolled at Cooke and find it the best possible education I could ask for them There is an accelerated academic curriculum as well as a full scale Fine Arts Program. The staff is always very encouraging of each child trying hard to build on each child's unique strengths. There is strong family involvement as well. We have loved our Cooke experience!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2007

This is a wonderful school. My daughter has attended since 2nd grade and will finish 5th grade this year. My daughter has been challenged in both academics and extra curriculum activities. Teachers at the school do their best to see students succeed. Also the school offers a variety of family oriented events. The only dilema I have now, is finding a Jr. High that measures up to Cooke.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2006

It is truly a warm atmosphere. The fine arts offered to my child have enriched his learning tremadously. The non-tradional learnign style has proven both interesting and effective. The extra curriclar activities are also exemplary, being offered in first grade. I am a parent volenteer, and love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2006

The best school in all Waukegan Public school for Kindergarden to 5th grade. This is a magnet school. Prospective kinderganders need to register for screening early in January for the next school years. 1st grade students started violin or cello.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2005

I am pleasantly surprised at all the wonderful activities this school has to offer for children. Children can learn an instrument starting in 1st grade, join the orchestra, learn piano, cello and violin. I also LOVE the variety of school functions for parents and kids occuring throughout the year. They are wonderful. The principal and staff are great.
—Submitted by Chris, 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.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
87%

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 84% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%
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%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income96%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learners90%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners70%
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 Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income54%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female57%
Male60%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Non-low income69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
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 Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income73%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female90%
Male58%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Low income82%
Non-low income72%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 48% 21%
White 27% 53%
Black 20% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 360-5463

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