Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buzz Aldrin Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Buzz Aldrin Elementary School?
516 students attend Buzz Aldrin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Buzz Aldrin Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buzz Aldrin Elementary School?
Buzz Aldrin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buzz Aldrin Elementary School offer ?
Buzz Aldrin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Buzz Aldrin Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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