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#3158 of 3,813 schools in IL

Gen George Patton Elem School

Elementary School · Gen George Patton Sd 133 · Riverdale, IL

A Gen George Patton Sd 133 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13700 S Stewart Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$25,919
Chronic Absenteeism56.2%

Students at Gen George Patton Elem School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gen George Patton Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,577/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,648

Median home value

$123,800

Median rent

$1,044/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–60.3 mi295Compare →
Riverdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–40.6 mi131Compare →
Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–60.7 mi200Compare →
Under Carrey's Care #1Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Gen George Patton Sd 133

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gen George Patton Elem School is listed in Gen George Patton SD 133; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gen George Patton Elem School

Gen George Patton Elem School is a public elementary school in Riverdale, IL, part of Gen George Patton Sd 133, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,158 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gen George Patton Elem School

What grades does Gen George Patton Elem School serve?

Gen George Patton Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Gen George Patton Elem School?

Gen George Patton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gen George Patton Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gen George Patton Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gen George Patton Elem School rank in IL?

Gen George Patton Elem School ranks #3,158 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Gen George Patton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gen George Patton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gen George Patton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gen George Patton Elem School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gen George Patton Elem School a charter school?

No, Gen George Patton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gen George Patton Elem School a Title I school?

No, Gen George Patton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gen George Patton Elem School?

57.6% of students at Gen George Patton Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.2%
Area population (ZIP 60827)
24,887
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
30.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60827; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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