Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School vs. Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Should you attend Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School or Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
237 students
193 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
19
19
Grade 1 Students
27
22
Grade 2 Students
27
27
Grade 3 Students
27
29
Grade 4 Students
26
22
Grade 5 Students
27
18
Grade 6 Students
28
24
Grade 7 Students
28
14
Grade 8 Students
28
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
98%
98%
% White
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
