Hickory Grove Elementary School vs. Wilder-waite Grade School
Should I attend Hickory Grove Elementary School or Wilder-waite Grade 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
Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wilder-waite Grade 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 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Grove 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 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder-waite Grade School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
837 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#225 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
20
Kindergarten Students
133
57
Grade 1 Students
141
62
Grade 2 Students
149
72
Grade 3 Students
127
52
Grade 4 Students
117
64
Grade 5 Students
133
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
41%
21%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
49%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
