Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(630) 365-1122
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #1069 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kaneland CUSD 302 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Grades: K-5 | 464 students
1.6 miles
817 Prairie Valley
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170 1.6 K-5 464 - Maple Park Kaneland Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,313 student
3.7 miles
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100 3.7 9-12 1,313 - Geneva Mill Creek School Grades: K-5 | 464 students
3.7 miles
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400 3.7 K-5 464 - Geneva Fabyan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 249 students
4.3 miles
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600 4.3 K-5 249 - Saint Charles Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 63 students
4.5 miles
3825 Campton Hills
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506 4.5 8-12 63
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