Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dundee Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dundee Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dundee Highlands Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dundee Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundee Highlands Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
36%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundee Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Dundee Highlands Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dundee Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Dundee Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood School, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dundee Highlands Elementary School?
382 students attend Dundee Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dundee Highlands Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dundee Highlands Elementary School?
Dundee Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dundee Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Dundee Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dundee Highlands Elementary School part of?
Dundee Highlands Elementary School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - Offices/Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
District Holiday - Offices/Schools Closed
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Day - Offices/Schools Closed
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
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