Westfield School

2309 9th St
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Westfield School ranks in the top 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Westfield School's student population of 338 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Westfield School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1596 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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20-24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
27%
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Black
9%
17%
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White
50%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westfield School's ranking?
Westfield School is ranked #1596 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Westfield School?
338 students attend Westfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Westfield School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield School?
Westfield School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westfield School offer ?
Westfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Westfield School part of?
Westfield School is part of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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