Heather Hill Elementary School vs. Western Avenue Elementary School
Should I attend Heather Hill Elementary School or Western Avenue 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
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Top Rankings
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Western Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heather Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
298 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#984 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
38
67
Grade 1 Students
44
72
Grade 2 Students
54
81
Grade 3 Students
51
69
Grade 4 Students
49
81
Grade 5 Students
62
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
77%
50%
% White
8%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%