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Woodgate Elementary School

Summary:

Woodgate Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 272 students in grades PK-5 in Matteson, Illinois, which is part of the Education Service District 159. The school has faced significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency.

While Woodgate Elementary School ranks in the top 112 out of 655 Illinois elementary schools for its African American student population, its male students and low socioeconomic status students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 1,400 and 800 out of 1,900-2,000 Illinois elementary schools, respectively. The school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 33.7% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average of 17.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodgate Elementary School's performance is generally lower than Neil Armstrong Elementary and Marya Yates Elementary, both within the same Education Service District 159. However, it outperforms some schools in neighboring districts, such as Meadowview School in Country Club Hills School District 160. Addressing the school's declining performance and achievement gaps will require a comprehensive approach that considers its socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 Central Ave
       Matteson, IL  60443-1111

(708) 720-1107

District: Education Service District 159

SchoolDigger Rank:
1237th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.8%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodgate Elementary School ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Education Service District 159! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodgate Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Education Service District 159. Racial makeup is: African American (86.8%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodgate Elementary School is 14.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Education Service District 159! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodgate Elementary School is $23,966, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Education Service District 159!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodgate Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodgate Elementary School 1237th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Woodgate Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Education Service District 159:

SchoolDigger ranks Education Service District 159 729th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodgate Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodgate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.58 1718th 2020 15.0%
2004 14.84 1764th 2030 13.1%
2005 9.34 1828th 2022 9.6%
2006 8.16 1925th 2086 7.7%
2007 29.27 1696th 2095 19.0%
2008 28.04 1649th 2092 21.2%
2009 43.27 1403rd 2120 33.8%
2010 55.13 1163rd 2139 45.6%
2011 57.78 1103rd 2147 48.6%
2012 62.47 980th 2166 54.8%
2013 61.49 900th 2167 58.5%
2014 55.39 975th 2093 53.4%
2015 60.67 703rd 2052 65.7%
2016 60.33 732nd 2046 64.2%
2017 60.68 737th 2044 63.9%
2018 52.46 902nd 2037 55.7%
2019 69.51 571st 2086 72.6%
2021 23.07 1466th 1948 24.7%
2022 40.12 1179th 2082 43.4%
2023 28.96 1423rd 2077 31.5%
2024 36.48 1237th 2067 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodgate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.94 282nd 1765 84.0%
2019 76.25 233rd 1816 87.2%
2022 61.88 499th 1763 71.7%
2023 45.03 934th 1808 48.3%
2024 48.88 828th 1793 53.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodgate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 919th 1964 53.2%
2019 74.07 454th 2019 77.5%
2022 48.22 899th 1970 54.4%
2023 32.64 1256th 1957 35.8%
2024 52.24 815th 1942 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodgate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.34 782nd 1972 60.3%
2019 62.02 683rd 2019 66.2%
2022 33.55 1234th 1977 37.6%
2023 29.02 1349th 1984 32.0%
2024 25.31 1439th 1959 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodgate Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.20 38th 698 94.6%
2019 92.46 24th 711 96.6%
2022 80.57 52nd 684 92.4%
2023 63.22 152nd 692 78.0%
2024 69.49 112th 655 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodgate Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 81 237 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 60 255 8 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 333
1990 46 261 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 29 266 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 35 279 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 21 297 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 17 285 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 0 322 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 0 322 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 0 325 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 0 308 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 0 311 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 8 299 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 2 298 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 8 406 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 8 406 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 9 434 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 3 396 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 410
2006 5 469 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 489
2007 4 258 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 272
2008 9 301 3 7 0 n/a n/a 10 330
2009 3 264 1 7 2 n/a n/a 10 287
2010 7 311 1 7 0 n/a n/a 22 348
2011 8 327 2 9 0 0 24 0 370
2012 5 292 4 4 0 0 19 0 324
2013 6 304 2 10 0 0 23 0 345
2014 4 281 2 18 0 0 15 0 320
2015 6 299 2 12 0 1 18 0 338
2016 3 292 0 11 0 0 18 0 324
2017 5 282 0 22 0 0 20 0 329
2018 5 309 0 24 0 1 17 0 356
2019 6 272 0 24 0 0 20 0 322
2020 7 249 0 14 1 0 19 0 290
2021 0 203 0 3 0 0 12 0 218
2022 2 216 0 9 0 1 10 0 238
2023 4 242 0 12 0 0 14 0 272
2024 3 262 0 21 0 0 16 0 302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodgate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
1989 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
1990 321 22.0 14.5 n/a
1991 304 24.0 12.6 n/a
1992 322 24.0 13.4 n/a
1993 323 25.0 12.9 n/a
1994 311 25.0 12.4 n/a
1995 327 26.5 12.3 n/a
1996 327 26.5 12.3 n/a
1997 329 30.5 10.8 n/a
1998 313 30.5 10.3 n/a
1999 314 29.5 10.6 n/a
2000 311 30.5 10.2 n/a
2001 305 30.5 10.0 n/a
2002 421 28.0 15.0 44.7
2003 421 28.0 15.0 44.7
2004 451 29.0 15.6 52.3
2005 410 31.0 13.2 58.7
2006 489 28.6 17.1 38.5
2007 272 20.0 13.6 48.7
2008 330 18.0 18.3 49.4
2009 287 21.0 13.7 50.9
2010 348 21.0 16.5 50
2011 370 21.0 17.6 54.9
2012 324 21.0 15.4 75
2013 345 n/a n/a 56.8
2014 320 24.2 13.1 53.1
2015 338 26.0 13.0 72.8
2016 324 23.0 14.0 64.5
2017 329 24.0 13.7 70.2
2018 356 28.4 12.5 71.3
2019 322 22.2 14.4 72.7
2020 290 22.0 13.1 72.1
2021 218 n/a n/a n/a
2022 238 19.5 12.1 62.2
2023 272 18.0 15.0 34.2
2024 302 20.6 14.6 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodgate Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
1989 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
1990 321 22.0 14.5 n/a
1991 304 24.0 12.6 n/a
1992 322 24.0 13.4 n/a
1993 323 25.0 12.9 n/a
1994 311 25.0 12.4 n/a
1995 327 26.5 12.3 n/a
1996 327 26.5 12.3 n/a
1997 329 30.5 10.8 n/a
1998 313 30.5 10.3 n/a
1999 314 29.5 10.6 n/a
2000 311 30.5 10.2 n/a
2001 305 30.5 10.0 n/a
2002 421 28.0 15.0 44.7
2003 421 28.0 15.0 44.7
2004 451 29.0 15.6 52.3
2005 410 31.0 13.2 58.7
2006 489 28.6 17.1 38.5
2007 272 20.0 13.6 48.7
2008 330 18.0 18.3 49.4
2009 287 21.0 13.7 50.9
2010 348 21.0 16.5 50
2011 370 21.0 17.6 54.9
2012 324 21.0 15.4 75
2013 345 n/a n/a 56.8
2014 320 24.2 13.1 53.1
2015 338 26.0 13.0 72.8
2016 324 23.0 14.0 64.5
2017 329 24.0 13.7 70.2
2018 356 28.4 12.5 71.3
2019 322 22.2 14.4 72.7
2020 290 22.0 13.1 72.1
2021 218 n/a n/a n/a
2022 238 19.5 12.1 62.2
2023 272 18.0 15.0 34.2
2024 302 20.6 14.6 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Woodgate Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%37.1%99.1%99.1%37.1%
201698.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%38.3%98.8%98.2%37.7%
201798.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%37.6%98.5%97.3%38.2%
201898.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%45.0%98.6%98.3%45.0%
201997.2%97.5%97.5%97.5%36.4%97.8%98.2%36.4%
202191.9%92.3%92.3%92.3%94.7%91.9%91.6%30.5%
202393.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%28.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodgate Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $535 (3.4%) $15,327 (96.6%) $15,862
2020 $992 (6.2%) $14,930 (93.8%) $15,922
2021 $1,636 (6.6%) $23,049 (93.4%) $24,685
2022 $1,636 (6.6%) $23,049 (93.4%) $24,685
2023 $1,476 (7.4%) $18,419 (92.6%) $19,894
2024 $832 (3.5%) $23,134 (96.5%) $23,966

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodgate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 571st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1423rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 41.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodgate Elementary School)63.323.2
 40.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Education Service District 159)30.821.8
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodgate Elementary School)4011.6
 28.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Education Service District 159)30.69.7
 20.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodgate Elementary School)54.230.8
 23.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Education Service District 159)45.424.3
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodgate Elementary School)48.610.3
 38.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Education Service District 159)33.411.3
 22.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodgate Elementary School)5024.4
 25.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Education Service District 159)39.523.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodgate Elementary School)11.84.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Education Service District 159)179.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Woodgate Elementary School)72.731.7
 41%
   5th Grade Science (Education Service District 159)56.245.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students322272
 15.5%
African American272242
 11%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2412
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races2014
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%34.2%
 38.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Woodgate Elementary School.

Woodgate Elementary School ranks 1237th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Woodgate Elementary School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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