Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Mount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Mount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
High Mount Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Mount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mount Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2556 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
38%
17%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Mount Elementary School's ranking?
High Mount Elementary School is ranked #2556 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are High Mount Elementary School often compared to?
High Mount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend High Mount Elementary School?
351 students attend High Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High Mount Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Mount Elementary School?
High Mount Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Mount Elementary School offer ?
High Mount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Mount Elementary School part of?
High Mount Elementary School is part of High Mount SD 116 School District.
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