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Grove Avenue Elementary School vs. Hough Street Elementary School

Should you attend Grove Avenue Elementary School or Hough Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Grove Avenue Elementary School
900 S Grove Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Hough Street Elementary School
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Grove Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Hough Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hough Street Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
501 students
259 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grove Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hough Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grove Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hough Street Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grove Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hough Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grove Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hough Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#59 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#31 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grove Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hough Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 5% in IL)
70-74%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grove Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hough Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grove Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hough Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grove Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hough Street Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
33
Grade 1 Students
113
36
Grade 2 Students
127
35
Grade 3 Students
70
42
Grade 4 Students
75
56
Grade 5 Students
64
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grove Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hough Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grove Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hough Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grove Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hough Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grove Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hough Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grove Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hough Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grove Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hough Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grove Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hough Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grove Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hough Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barrington CUSD 220 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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