Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Darwin Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Darwin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darwin Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Darwin Elementary School is ranked #3089 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Darwin Elementary School often compared to?
Darwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goethe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Darwin Elementary School?
508 students attend Darwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Darwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darwin Elementary School?
Darwin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Darwin Elementary School offer ?
Darwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Darwin Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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