Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dever 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 70% 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: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Dever Elementary School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Dever 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 Dever Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#2294 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
60%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Dever Elementary School is ranked #2294 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dever Elementary School often compared to?
Dever Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dever Elementary School?
751 students attend Dever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dever Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dever Elementary School?
Dever Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dever Elementary School offer ?
Dever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dever Elementary School part of?
Dever Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dever Elementary School located?
Dever Elementary School is located in the Belmont Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Event
Date
No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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