John Middleton Elementary School vs. Dawes Elementary School
Should you attend John Middleton Elementary School or Dawes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Dawes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 536 students in grades 1-5, John Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
536 students
321 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1339 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
55
Grade 1 Students
96
43
Grade 2 Students
106
52
Grade 3 Students
115
57
Grade 4 Students
102
56
Grade 5 Students
117
57
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
29%
% Black
10%
26%
% White
40%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
