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#219 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 6% in state

Seventh Ave Elem School

Elementary School · La Grange Sd 105 South · La Grange, IL

A La Grange Sd 105 South elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 7th Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$25,112
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Seventh Ave Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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

28.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Seventh Ave 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated989/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Grange), 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

$113,718

Median home value

$422,500

Median rent

$1,475/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60525; 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
Spring Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–60.6 mi324Compare →
Cossitt Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–60.9 mi465Compare →
St Cletus SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.9 mi264Compare →
Congress Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–61.0 mi411Compare →

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.

La Grange Sd 105 South

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$25,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seventh Ave Elem School is listed in La Grange SD 105 South; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seventh Ave Elem School

Seventh Ave Elem School is a public elementary school in La Grange, IL, part of La Grange Sd 105 South, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seventh Ave Elem School

What grades does Seventh Ave Elem School serve?

Seventh Ave Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Seventh Ave Elem School?

Seventh Ave Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventh Ave Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seventh Ave Elem School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seventh Ave Elem School rank in IL?

Seventh Ave Elem School ranks #219 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Seventh Ave Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seventh Ave Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Seventh Ave Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seventh Ave Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Seventh Ave Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Seventh Ave Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

28.8% of students at Seventh Ave 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
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 60525)
31,453
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
43.3
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 60525; 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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