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Goodwin Elementary School

Elementary School · Cicero Sd 99 · Cicero, IL

A Cicero Sd 99 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2625 S Austin Blvd, Cicero, IL 60804

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 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-5.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$23,162
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Goodwin Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Goodwin Elementary 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cicero), 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

$68,548

Median home value

$236,000

Median rent

$1,121/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Komensky Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.5 mi312Compare →
Woodrow Wilson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–60.5 mi650Compare →
Columbus West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–40.8 mi549Compare →
Hiawatha Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.8 mi377Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cicero Sd 99

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 of 15
District spending per student
$23,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goodwin Elementary School is listed in Cicero SD 99; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goodwin Elementary School

Goodwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cicero, IL, part of Cicero Sd 99, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,590 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goodwin Elementary School

What grades does Goodwin Elementary School serve?

Goodwin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Goodwin Elementary School?

Goodwin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Goodwin Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goodwin Elementary School rank in IL?

Goodwin Elementary School ranks #2,590 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Goodwin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goodwin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Goodwin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodwin Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Goodwin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Goodwin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goodwin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Goodwin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodwin Elementary School?

74.8% of students at Goodwin Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
489
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
Area population (ZIP 60804)
83,223
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
34.3
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 60804; 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

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