Hubbard Woods Elementary School
- Hubbard Woods Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hubbard Woods Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hubbard Woods Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Hubbard Woods Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 281 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Hubbard Woods Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Hubbard Woods Elementary School is 0.21, 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 | #283 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 4% | 5% |
Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 89% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Winnetka 36 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hubbard Woods Elementary School is New Trier Township H S Winnetka (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carleton W Washburne School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Skokie School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winnetka The Skokie School Grades: 5-6 | 367 students
0.6 miles
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750 0.6 5-6 367 - Winnetka Carleton W Washburne School Grades: 7-8 | 414 students
0.7 miles
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892 0.7 7-8 414 - Glencoe South Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 383 students
0.7 miles
266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6400 0.7 PK-2 383 - Winnetka Crow Island Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 309 students
0.9 miles
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353 0.9 1-4 309 - Winnetka Willow Wood Preschool Grades: PK
1.1 miles
684 Oak St
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 447-6393 1.1 PK n/a
School Reviews
5 My children are in 2nd and 4th grades at Hubbard Woods School, having started there in kindergarten. Not only do they absolutely LOVE school, but they are thriving. I was skeptical about Progressive Education initially, having come from a traditional background myself, but I have been converted. I have watched this "whole child" approach do amazing things in the lives of my children. They take charge, love learning, feel comfortable asking questions and voicing their opinions, enjoy collaborating with others, have excellent manners, and come up with projects and business ideas regularly. AND, they read well (and often) and are both above grade-level in math. The previous review, dated 2010, is completely outdated. Dr. Ryan and his administration have been in place for 4+ years and have created an amazing educational environment for the kids, and a warm, social, open-door environment for the parents. This school is magical to say the very least. - Posted by Parent - david |
2 I am a parent of a HW student. I can attest through experience that the school is broken. Its teachers are out of touch with today's teaching methods, academic excellence is not stressed, and there is no teacher accountability. The only reason the school's test scores are relatively high is that the average IQ of the students is above average and many families use tutors and other external resources to educate their children. These views are shared by many other parents to our great frustration. - Posted by Parent - clay |
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