Garden Hills Elementary School
Garden Hills Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Garden Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Garden Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garden Hills Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garden Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garden Hills Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3493 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 26% |
| Black | 63% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garden Hills Elementary School is Actions Program (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Franklin Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dr Howard Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Dr Howard Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 314 students10
1.4 miles
1117 W Park Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866 1.4 K-5 314 - Champaign Franklin Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 26%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 648 students10
1.4 miles
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819 1.4 6-8 648 - Champaign Actions Program Grades: K-12
1.6 miles
1103 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701 1.6 K-12 n/a - Champaign Novak Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 42 students10
1.6 miles
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328 1.6 9-12 42 - Champaign Stratton Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 18%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 488 students10
1.6 miles
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330 1.6 K-5 488
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