Piper School

2435 Kenilworth Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Piper School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Piper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper School is 0.28, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
#2232 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
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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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
84%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
11%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
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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 Piper School's ranking?
Piper School is ranked #2232 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Piper School?
276 students attend Piper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Piper School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piper School?
Piper School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piper School offer ?
Piper School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Piper School part of?
Piper School is part of Berwyn South SD 100 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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