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Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Public K-6

 14833 Avalon Ave
       Dolton, IL  60419-2452

(708) 841-3606

District: Dolton School District 149

SchoolDigger Rank:
1950th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,434 Help


Students who attend Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creative Communications Academy
    S T E M Academy
    School of Fine Arts
High:    Thornridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.9%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dolton School District 149. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.9%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School is 19.8. 3 elementary schools in the Dolton School District 149 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School is $17,434. 3 elementary schools in the Dolton School District 149 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School 1950th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Dolton School District 149:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolton School District 149 805th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.93 1538th 2020 23.9%
2004 21.76 1692nd 2030 16.7%
2005 24.84 1669th 2022 17.5%
2006 14.69 1854th 2086 11.1%
2007 7.69 1949th 2095 7.0%
2008 11.94 1893rd 2092 9.5%
2009 11.46 1925th 2120 9.2%
2010 29.39 1660th 2139 22.4%
2011 20.85 1817th 2147 15.4%
2012 24.56 1769th 2166 18.3%
2013 20.03 1795th 2167 17.2%
2014 17.20 1811th 2093 13.5%
2015 16.40 1804th 2052 12.1%
2016 9.12 1993rd 2046 2.6%
2017 10.62 1944th 2044 4.9%
2018 11.55 1929th 2037 5.3%
2019 14.97 1876th 2086 10.1%
2021 18.43 1631st 1948 16.3%
2022 13.00 1951st 2082 6.3%
2023 12.58 1950th 2077 6.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.48 1064th 1194 10.9%
2023 23.86 943rd 1156 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.01 1629th 1765 7.7%
2019 24.51 1534th 1816 15.5%
2021 29.94 1115th 1514 26.4%
2022 19.12 1612th 1763 8.6%
2023 18.64 1665th 1808 7.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.17 1787th 1964 9.0%
2019 17.78 1749th 2019 13.4%
2021 21.16 1360th 1680 19.0%
2022 12.90 1862nd 1970 5.5%
2023 9.79 1931st 1957 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.60 1907th 1972 3.3%
2019 13.88 1864th 2019 7.7%
2021 13.90 1607th 1707 5.9%
2022 14.23 1833rd 1977 7.3%
2023 17.40 1702nd 1984 14.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.18 480th 698 31.2%
2019 39.57 403rd 711 43.3%
2021 40.86 211th 428 50.7%
2022 30.72 499th 684 27.0%
2023 28.48 547th 692 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 203 11 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 484
1989 183 249 10 19 n/a n/a n/a 0 461
1990 132 293 9 19 n/a n/a n/a 0 453
1991 81 325 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 63 400 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 49 369 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 48 458 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 19 484 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 19 484 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 17 540 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 10 531 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 6 518 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 11 510 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 2 411 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 5 410 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 5 410 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 0 406 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 0 382 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 0 348 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 1 366 0 10 0 n/a n/a 2 379
2008 0 321 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 1 362 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 1 368 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 0 361 0 0 0 0 0 0 361
2012 0 350 0 2 0 0 1 0 353
2013 0 347 0 5 0 0 0 0 352
2014 0 358 0 7 1 0 2 0 368
2015 1 411 0 6 1 0 2 0 421
2016 0 363 0 5 1 0 2 0 371
2017 2 345 0 3 1 0 2 0 353
2018 0 307 0 5 0 0 5 0 317
2019 1 282 0 11 0 0 5 0 299
2020 1 283 0 17 0 0 3 0 304
2021 1 304 0 22 0 0 5 0 332
2022 0 299 0 18 1 0 3 0 321
2023 0 313 0 21 1 0 2 0 337

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 22.3 21.7 n/a
1989 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1990 453 21.8 20.7 n/a
1991 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1992 493 24.0 20.5 n/a
1993 440 25.0 17.6 n/a
1994 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1995 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1996 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1997 585 27.0 21.7 n/a
1998 567 27.0 21.0 n/a
1999 543 26.0 20.9 n/a
2000 535 27.0 19.8 n/a
2001 421 23.0 18.3 n/a
2002 421 23.0 18.3 64.4
2003 421 23.0 18.3 64.4
2004 406 25.0 16.2 63.3
2005 388 20.0 19.4 71.1
2006 354 20.0 17.7 80.2
2007 379 22.0 17.2 82.8
2008 329 17.0 19.4 83.6
2009 371 19.0 19.5 87.9
2010 373 21.0 17.7 85.3
2011 361 17.0 21.2 94.2
2012 353 18.0 19.6 98
2013 352 23.2 15.1 99.1
2014 368 17.0 21.6 97
2015 421 20.0 21.0 99.3
2016 371 20.0 18.5 99.2
2017 353 20.0 17.6 99.2
2018 317 17.0 18.6 99.7
2019 299 16.0 18.6 99.7
2020 304 16.0 19.0 99
2021 332 n/a n/a n/a
2022 321 16.0 20.0 100
2023 337 17.0 19.8 99.7

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 Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 22.3 21.7 n/a
1989 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1990 453 21.8 20.7 n/a
1991 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1992 493 24.0 20.5 n/a
1993 440 25.0 17.6 n/a
1994 540 26.0 20.8 n/a
1995 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1996 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1997 585 27.0 21.7 n/a
1998 567 27.0 21.0 n/a
1999 543 26.0 20.9 n/a
2000 535 27.0 19.8 n/a
2001 421 23.0 18.3 n/a
2002 421 23.0 18.3 64.4
2003 421 23.0 18.3 64.4
2004 406 25.0 16.2 63.3
2005 388 20.0 19.4 71.1
2006 354 20.0 17.7 80.2
2007 379 22.0 17.2 82.8
2008 329 17.0 19.4 83.6
2009 371 19.0 19.5 87.9
2010 373 21.0 17.7 85.3
2011 361 17.0 21.2 94.2
2012 353 18.0 19.6 98
2013 352 23.2 15.1 99.1
2014 368 17.0 21.6 97
2015 421 20.0 21.0 99.3
2016 371 20.0 18.5 99.2
2017 353 20.0 17.6 99.2
2018 317 17.0 18.6 99.7
2019 299 16.0 18.6 99.7
2020 304 16.0 19.0 99
2021 332 n/a n/a n/a
2022 321 16.0 20.0 100
2023 337 17.0 19.8 99.7

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

Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201596.4%96.2%96.2%96.2%13.6%95.9%96.4%
201697.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%17.5%97.6%80.1%14.8%
201797.8%97.5%97.5%97.5%16.9%97.5%97.8%12.8%
201897.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%19.1%97.8%97.8%14.4%
201997.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%18.1%97.3%97.3%13.7%
202193.4%92.8%92.8%92.8%96.4%92.5%92.5%3.9%
202297.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.4%97.3%9.4%
202394.5%94.8%94.8%94.8%85.1%94.2%93.9%8.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,266 (7.4%) $15,851 (92.6%) $17,117
2020 $1,641 (10.7%) $13,626 (89.3%) $15,267
2021 $2,417 (16.0%) $12,676 (84.0%) $15,093
2022 $2,417 (16.0%) $12,676 (84.0%) $15,093
2023 $2,237 (12.8%) $15,197 (87.2%) $17,434

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1876th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1950th of 2077 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)8.87
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 149)6.97.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)14.79.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 149)8.38.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)20.510.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 149)1511
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)7.74.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 149)57
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)17.95.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 149)164.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)3.60
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 149)51.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)27.315.5
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dolton School District 149)23.517.5
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)14.52.6
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 149)911.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School)3.22.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 149)14.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students299337
 12.7%
African American282313
 11%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%99.7%
 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School.

Students at Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School are 93% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creative Communications Academy
Middle : S T E M Academy
Middle : School of Fine Arts
High : Thornridge High School

Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Illinois elementary schools.


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