Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Seventh Ave Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seventh Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Seventh Ave Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seventh Ave Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seventh Ave Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventh Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Seventh Ave Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Seventh Ave Elementary School often compared to?
Seventh Ave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Seventh Ave Elementary School?
198 students attend Seventh Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Seventh Ave Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seventh Ave Elementary School?
Seventh Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seventh Ave Elementary School offer ?
Seventh Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Seventh Ave Elementary School part of?
Seventh Ave Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 105 South School District.
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