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Irving Elem School

Elementary School · Berwyn South Sd 100 · Berwyn, IL

A Berwyn South Sd 100 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3501 Clinton Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$20,473
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Irving Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

72%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Irving 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,260/100K

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

$73,993

Median home value

$277,800

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Angels Child Development CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi10Compare →
St Leonard SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.4 mi184Compare →
Emerson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.5 mi246Compare →
Pershing Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–50.5 mi423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Berwyn South Sd 100

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$20,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Irving Elem School is listed in Berwyn South SD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Irving Elem School

Irving Elem School is a public elementary school in Berwyn, IL, part of Berwyn South Sd 100, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,386 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irving Elem School

What grades does Irving Elem School serve?

Irving Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Irving Elem School?

Irving Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irving Elem School rank in IL?

Irving Elem School ranks #2,386 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Irving Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irving Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Irving Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Irving Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Irving Elem School a Title I school?

No, Irving Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving Elem School?

72.0% of students at Irving 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 – 5th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
Area population (ZIP 60402)
63,867
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
36.5
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 60402; 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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