Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Goodlow Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Goodlow Elementary Magnet School?
362 students attend Goodlow Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Goodlow Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodlow Elementary Magnet School?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodlow Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Goodlow Elementary Magnet School part of?
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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