Buzz Aldrin Elementary School vs. Thomas Dooley Elementary School
Should I attend Buzz Aldrin Elementary School or Thomas Dooley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
525 students
458 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#162 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
55
Grade 1 Students
94
70
Grade 2 Students
55
62
Grade 3 Students
75
64
Grade 4 Students
65
72
Grade 5 Students
80
64
Grade 6 Students
83
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
36%
% Hispanic
21%
7%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
45%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
18%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%