Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(630)365-1122
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is 0.26, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #780 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kaneland CUSD 302 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is Kaneland Senior High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elburn Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 502 students
1.6 miles
817 Prairie Valley
Elburn, IL 60119
(630)365-8170 1.6 K-5 502 - Maple Park Kaneland Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1343 students
3.7 miles
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630)365-5100 3.7 9-12 1343 - Geneva Mill Creek School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 421 students
3.7 miles
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630)463-3400 3.7 K-5 421 - Geneva Fabyan Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 281 students
4.3 miles
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630)444-8600 4.3 K-5 281 - Saint Charles Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 8-12 | 101 students
4.5 miles
3825 Campton Hills
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630)584-0506 4.5 8-12 101
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