Maywood Community Guide
Community Overview
Maywood is a village of about 27,000 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. While primarily residential, Maywood encourages industrial development with tax incentives and other assistance to businesses. Recreational opportunities include nearby forest preserves and the offerings of the Park District. Grade school children attend schools in districts 88 or 89, while secondary students go to Proviso East or West High Schools in district 209. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.),and major local roads (Roosevelt Rd., First Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 45 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-344-0117 NICOR: 708-547-6400
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-343-2121. Otherwise, 708-681-8860
Police Dept.: 708-343-2124 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-343-4244
Public Library: 121 S. 5th. Ave. 708-343-1847. Branch Library at 840 S. 17th., 708-343-0508
Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300
Westlake Community Hospital: 708-681-3000
Proviso High School District 209 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Proviso High School District 209
897 S. 1st. Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
708-344-7000
School System Statistics
: 2 schools in district. 9th. - 12th. grades. 4,207 students enrolled. 257 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 18.6:1. 40.5% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 59.5% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $9,683.District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Foreign Language, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Summer School, Counseling, Tutoring.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): Tenth Grade Reading - 162. Tenth Grade Writing - 24.4. Tenth Grade Math - 204. Eleventh Grade Science - N/A. Eleventh Grade Social Studies - N/A. Composite ACT - 17.7. High School Graduation Rate - 66.6%.
Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Music Room/Area, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Art Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Labs for Science, Foreign Language, Reading & Writing.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Guidance, Social Work, Vocational Education, Special Education, Library.
Academic Performance: IGAP Test Scores (Average): 10th Grade Reading - 185. 10th Grade Math - 213. 10th Grade Writing - 25.6. 11th Grade Science - 220. 11th Grade Social Studies - 209. Composite ACT - 18.0. High School Graduation Rate - 73.7%.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
District Schools
Proviso West High School
. 4701 Harrison St. Hillside, IL 60162, 708-449-6400Proviso East High School
. 807 S. 1st. Ave., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-344-7000School System Statistics:
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Proviso East High |
9-12 |
1,814 |
4,157 |
270 |
41.5% |
58.5% |
17.4:1 |
$9,902 |
Proviso West High |
9-12 |
2,343 |
4,157 |
270 |
41.5% |
58.5% |
17.4:1 |
$9,902 |
IGAP Scores - Tenth Grade Reading-Math-Writing, Eleventh Grade Science-Social Studies
Proviso High School District 209 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
174 |
208 |
24.2 |
209 |
188 |
62.5% |
18.4 |
School Averages |
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Proviso East High |
167 |
199 |
23.4 |
206 |
185 |
57.5% |
17.5 |
Proviso West High |
179 |
214 |
24.8 |
211 |
191 |
66.7% |
18.9 |
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview District 89 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview District 89
1133 S. 8th. Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
708-450-2000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Gifted Program, Band, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Summer School.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Outdoor Playground, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care.
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs, Chorus, Scouts.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools (Maywood schools only):
Emerson Elementary
. 333 Washington Blvd., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2002.Garfield Elementary. 1514 S. 9th. Ave., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2009.
Irving Elementary. 805 S. 17th. Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2015.
Lexington Elementary. 415 Lexington St., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2030.
Lincoln Elementary. 811 Chicago Ave., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2036.
Washington Elementary. 1111 Washington Blvd., Maywood, IL 60153, 708-450-2065.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Emerson Elementary |
K-8 |
530 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
Garfield Elementary |
K-8 |
634 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
Irving Elementary |
K-8 |
505 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
Lexington Elementary |
K-8 |
466 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
Lincoln Elementary |
K-8 |
578 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
Washington Elementary |
PK-8 |
467 |
5,310 |
260 |
62.5% |
37.5% |
24:1 |
$4,385 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Maywood Elementary School District 89 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
176 |
193 |
190 |
216 |
220 |
226 |
17.2 |
21.6 |
23.4 |
School Averages |
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Emerson Elementary |
175 |
181 |
191 |
221 |
237 |
225 |
17.8 |
22.1 |
23.8 |
Garfield Elementary |
158 |
182 |
168 |
176 |
204 |
204 |
16.4 |
21.6 |
22.4 |
Irving Elementary |
197 |
201 |
196 |
228 |
235 |
214 |
18.6 |
21.9 |
22.2 |
Lexington Elementary |
147 |
193 |
174 |
186 |
205 |
216 |
15 |
21.3 |
24.3 |
Washington Elementary |
166 |
168 |
160 |
194 |
238 |
190 |
16.6 |
21.6 |
22.9 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Maywood Elementary School District 89 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
179 |
208 |
179 |
182 |
School Averages |
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Emerson Elementary |
154 |
207 |
161 |
171 |
Garfield Elementary |
144 |
180 |
136 |
140 |
Irving Elementary |
174 |
170 |
189 |
141 |
Lexington Elementary |
181 |
197 |
200 |
158 |
Washington Elementary |
187 |
188 |
162 |
165 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Margery Daw Day Care Center |
500 S. 4th. Ave. |
708-343-8466 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$75 (2), $85 (P) |
Tender Care Early Learning Center |
1901 S. 9th. Ave. |
708-450-9013 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$75/$90, potty trained/non-potty trained. |
Maywood Community Day Care |
2010 St. Charles Rd. |
708-343-9750 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$85. |
Maple Tree Child Care Center |
446 S. 13th. Ave. |
708-343-0694 |
2 1/2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$70. State subsidies for parents who qualify. |
Pee Wee's Day Care & Preschool |
30 N. 5th. Ave. |
708-343-4688 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$83.80 |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. Eulalia School* |
815 Lexington St. |
708-343-5652 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1570 |
James Memorial Christian Academy* |
521 Madison St. |
708-681-2797 |
K - 8th. |
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Recreation
Memorial Park District
700 Speechley
Hillside, IL 60162
708-547-3900
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Reading/Stories, Computers, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Music, Ballet, Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Karate, Hockey, Boxing, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Baseball, Softball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Dance, Basketball, Pet Obedience Training, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Softball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Preschool.