Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lavizzo 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Lavizzo 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 Lavizzo Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Lavizzo Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lavizzo Elementary School?
342 students attend Lavizzo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lavizzo Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavizzo Elementary School?
Lavizzo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lavizzo Elementary School offer ?
Lavizzo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lavizzo Elementary School part of?
Lavizzo Elememtary School has made tremendous strides with its new princpal Stelly and new additions to the staff. Look at the schools test score reports since 2010 and you can see the improvement. Lavizzo now offers athletic programs which include volleyball and basketball as well as a choir program and numerous after school activities. The older negative reviews of 2007 should be deleted. The current staff at Lavizzo is all about the students suceeding. Drop by and see for yourself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rgaze
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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