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#1107 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 29% in state

Laraway School

Elementary School · Laraway Ccsd 70c · Joliet, IL

An elementary school in Joliet, IL where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1715 Rowell Ave, Joliet, IL 60433

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$32,027
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Laraway School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Laraway 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,601/100K

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

$60,987

Median home value

$167,800

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Woodland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.8 mi391Compare →
Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–82.0 mi128Compare →
Eisenhower AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.91–52.2 mi227Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Laraway Ccsd 70c

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laraway School is listed in Laraway CCSD 70C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laraway School

Laraway School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Laraway Ccsd 70c, serving approximately 470 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laraway School

What grades does Laraway School serve?

Laraway School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Laraway School?

Laraway School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laraway School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laraway School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laraway School rank in IL?

Laraway School ranks #1,107 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Laraway School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laraway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Laraway School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laraway School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laraway School a charter school?

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

Is Laraway School a Title I school?

No, Laraway School is not currently a Title I school.

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

90.4% of students at Laraway 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
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 60433)
15,293
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
39.6
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 60433; 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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