alot of homework and alot of pressure on students. Puts alot of stress on them and techers are very hard on students. has no art classes a crowded classes. they are improving this but they could use some work for making school a little bit less stressful and fun other than work all the time stress and
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Posted by a other on 05/17/09
Alot public schools in Chicago. Hard to find one less crowded than Edgebrook. Should complain to CPS about the increasingly crowded situation, an issue beyond the administration of school principal or teachers. Each state has a standard test to evaluate whether or not a student has met some minimum
... Read more requirements. Just like teaching a toddler how to walk or how to use bathroom at the age of 2. Thirteen public schools citywide were closed by CPS last year due to lower academic performance on ISAT. Edgebrook teachers are helping every single student to meet those minimum requirements. No child left behind! Schools are places for an all-round education not just for fun. Our grumpy parent(s) should send their children to an day care amusement park. Unfortunately, even places like Six Flag have failed to attract children under economic crisis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
I agree at most of positive reviews. you can not find a better non-selective elementary public school in Chicago than this one. The school's performance is at the similar level as those highly selective schools'. the school chess teams won again in 2009 CPS city championships (www.cpschess.com). Some
... Read more parents criticized the school about a little bit pushing their students for academic achivements. I can imagine how these parents will comment on those selective gift or classical elementary public schools should their children go to Decater or Edison. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
Wonderful school! Excellent curriculum. Teachers go above and beyond for the students. Administration is professional yet approachable. The parental and student communities are very close and supportive. Yes, overcrowding is a issue. The school is so good that people keep moving to Edgebrook for
... Read more it. We are keeping our fingers crossed for an addition one day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
We couldn't be happier with the quality of education at Edgebrook. Now they just need to build an addition to handle the 45 new students they are growing by every year!
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
Still substandard compared to several years ago. Still waiting for all those promised 'grants.; classes over crowded. Kids lose out. Discipline had become a huge issue. Leadership poor. Perhaps when someone new comes in because Arne Duncan is gone, clout will not rule.
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
We came to Edgebrook School in September 2007 and are very happy we did. The academic program is very good, maybe not a grade level ahead of other schools, but still very advanced. Edgebrook does teach to the test, however they also allow for much creativity in teaching and learning styles. Teachers
... Read more realize that there is more than one way to learn and they teach in a variety of ways. The principal, Mrs. Kepka, is awesome. She is very aware of the hoops that have to be jumped through in order to get anything, besides promises, from CPS. She puts in many extra hours to help make the school what it is. The PTA and LSC are also phenomenal (just wish more parents would come to the meetings and share ideas). Lots of volunteering opportunities are available. Family fun programs, arts and sports programs, science and technology programs, all on the rise. Children are taught good values at home and that carries over into the school. This school is more like a community and all take responsibility. Lack of space is a HUGE problem. Did I say that we LOVE this school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Excellent curriculm but issues with parents bullying from students concern me greatly. Also school lacks programming to deal with above stated problems. Overly obsessed and concerned with ISAT testing . Strange enviornment. Great presure to donate money to fund for science lab, fund for teachers,
... Read more PTA etc. Elitist campus community that parents create and some school personal buy into. Do you drive the right kind of car? Are you a single parent? Where do you live? Do you live in the neighborhood? God forbid you have a special needs child or the child is 'different' in any way. I ended up moving to Niles, IL and I am much happier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/08
best neighborhood school in Chicago City. highly experienced teachers and a wonderful new principal. your kids can make lots of friends here. safe neighborhood and dedicated parents. the only complaint: Chicago public system should have put more money for a larger teaching building to meet the requirement
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
Edgebrook is a great school and is the best neiborhood school in Chicago. Not only has its academic performance outscored that of some gifted elementary schools, but also its extracurriculum activities are making fantastic success. The school's chess team has been among the top two in sections 1-2, 3-4,
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
359
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
14
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Chicago schools — Edgebrook Elementary School is located at 6525 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago IL 60646. 6525 N Hiawatha Ave is in the Forest Glen neighborhood and 60646 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Edgebrook Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Edgebrook Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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