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Westchester Middle School scores 33.5% ELA proficiency, 17.3% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Apr 3, 2019

Of the 358 students attending Westchester Middle School in 2018, 33.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 17.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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One case of criminal fondling reported on Concordia University-Chicago campus in 2017

By West Cook News | Apr 3, 2019

There was 1 on-campus case of criminal fondling in 2017 on the campus of Concordia University-Chicago, located in River Forest, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

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Four burglaries reported on Concordia University-Chicago campus in 2017

By West Cook News | Apr 2, 2019

There were 4 on-campus burglaries in 2017 on the campus of Concordia University-Chicago, located in River Forest, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

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Westchester Intermediate School scores 34.7% ELA proficiency, 27.7% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Apr 2, 2019

Of the 394 students attending Westchester Intermediate School in 2018, 34.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 27.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Two aggravated assaults reported on Concordia University-Chicago campus in 2017

By West Cook News | Apr 1, 2019

There were 2 on-campus aggravated assaults in 2017 on the campus of Concordia University-Chicago, located in River Forest, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

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Former state university employee Bozeman paid in $79 to pension fund, could collect $6K in retirement

By West Cook News | Apr 1, 2019

Former state university employee Ray Bozeman, who retired in March 2019, saved $79 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Home Elementary School scores 27.8% ELA proficiency, 19.5% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Apr 1, 2019

Of the 289 students attending Home Elementary School in 2018, 27.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 19.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Edison Elementary School scores 33.3% ELA proficiency, 30.3% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Mar 31, 2019

Of the 295 students attending Edison Elementary School in 2018, 33.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 30.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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J.W. Robinson Junior Elementary School scores 26.6% ELA proficiency, 15.8% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Mar 30, 2019

Of the 283 students attending J.W. Robinson Junior Elementary School in 2018, 26.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 15.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 3.5 points higher at Stevenson Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Stevenson Middle School, a 3.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: black students score 6.5 points lower at Stevenson Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Stevenson Middle School, a 6.5-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 4.3 points higher at Irving Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Irving Middle School, a 4.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 5.4 points higher at Stevenson Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Stevenson Middle School, a 5.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: black students score 6.7 points higher at Warren Park School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Warren Park School, a 6.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 8.1 points lower at Irving Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Irving Middle School, a 8.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 11.9 points higher at Stevenson Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Stevenson Middle School, a 11.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: black students score 3.8 points lower at Irving Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Irving Middle School, a 3.8-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

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Lincoln Elementary School scores 23.3% ELA proficiency, 16.1% on math in 2018

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

Of the 535 students attending Lincoln Elementary School in 2018, 23.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 16.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Statewide test results: male students score 11.9 points lower at Stevenson Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 29, 2019

At Stevenson Middle School, a 11.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: black students score 11.8 points lower at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2019

At Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, a 11.8-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.