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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3225 Sangamon Dr,
DeKalb, IL
DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428
School Details
Head of School
Shahran Spears
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
18%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
23
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Full Time Teachers
23
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Teachers in First or Second Year
27.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
13.7%
State Average
43%
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Math
12.1%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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Black
56.4%
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White
15.3%
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Hispanic
14.6%
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Two or more races
12.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/3/2024
I was a student from 2016-2022 in my five years attend Brooks, I have gained a lot of trauma and super sensitive hearing from all the yelling by the teachers. My parents and I couldn’t move because we were struggling. In my third year of attending during COVID I learned that I would be out of DeKalb...
3/26/2021
Overall my view is positive on this school. I have 3 children that have attended this school over the years. All 3 of them were prepared to excel in middle and high school from an academic standpoint. The teachers and staff have been involved in making sure that the students are challenged at each l...
8/24/2018
I think all schools have their difficulties. The last few years have been very difficult for students and parents at Brooks. There have been been events I have kept my daughter home , due to concerns of safety. When trust is broken between parent and school, it is very difficult to rebuild BUT not i...
6/14/2018
I enjoyed alot of things and so did my daughter. They always had fun things going on! I also volunteered alot and I must say Brooks has some very bad misbehaved children. I give the teachers props!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$185K - $950K
Homes For Sale
59
Average Home Value
$356,804
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$95,705
% of College Grads
44%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,250 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Sycamore Community Park
Founders Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Sycamore Rotary Lake Park
Boynton Park
Old Mill Park
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex
Wetzel Park
Great Western Nature Trail
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Charley Laing Memorial Park
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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in DeKalb, IL, in the Sycamore neighborhood, and is served by the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 328 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $356,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like De Kalb High School, Sycamore High School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School, and more. Learn more about what DeKalb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School.