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#1692 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 44% in state

George T Wilkins Elem School

Elementary School · Indian Springs Sd 109 · Justice, IL

An Indian Springs Sd 109 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8001 S 82nd Ave, Justice, IL 60458

  • Math 11% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$18,573
Chronic Absenteeism40.1%

Students at George T Wilkins Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency11%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2022
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

65.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George T Wilkins 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$59,443

Median home value

$223,800

Median rent

$1,219/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robina Lyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–60.7 mi316Compare →
Bridgeview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–60.9 mi428Compare →
Frank a Brodnicki Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–60.9 mi598Compare →
St Patricia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.3 mi177Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Indian Springs Sd 109

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$18,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

George T Wilkins Elem School is listed in Indian Springs SD 109; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George T Wilkins Elem School

George T Wilkins Elem School is a public elementary school in Justice, IL, part of Indian Springs Sd 109, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George T Wilkins Elem School

What grades does George T Wilkins Elem School serve?

George T Wilkins Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend George T Wilkins Elem School?

George T Wilkins Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George T Wilkins Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at George T Wilkins Elem School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George T Wilkins Elem School rank in IL?

George T Wilkins Elem School ranks #1,692 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is George T Wilkins Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

George T Wilkins Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 George T Wilkins Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George T Wilkins Elem School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is George T Wilkins Elem School a charter school?

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

Is George T Wilkins Elem School a Title I school?

No, George T Wilkins Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George T Wilkins Elem School?

65.3% of students at George T Wilkins 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.1%
Area population (ZIP 60458)
14,153
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
36.3
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 60458; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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