Dryden Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School
Should I attend Dryden Elementary School or Westgate 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
Dryden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dryden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westgate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
524 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
18
Kindergarten Students
76
86
Grade 1 Students
85
112
Grade 2 Students
87
102
Grade 3 Students
81
101
Grade 4 Students
92
78
Grade 5 Students
85
90
Grade 6 Students
4
3
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%