Jefferson Primary School vs. Washington Dual Language Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Primary 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Dual Language Academy 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-8
Total Students
395 students
363 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
61
48
Kindergarten Students
110
41
Grade 1 Students
111
33
Grade 2 Students
113
35
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
32
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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n/a
% Hispanic
55%
58%
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% Black
38%
25%
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% White
3%
1%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
16%
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Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Dual Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Dual Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/119000/118622/washington-dual-language-academy-chart-UBNWeO.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
36%
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