Highland Middle School vs. Oak Grove Elementary School
Should I attend Highland Middle School or Oak Grove 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
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Oak Grove 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 770 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle 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 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 913 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak 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 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
770 students
913 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#107 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
73
Grade 1 Students
-
79
Grade 2 Students
-
101
Grade 3 Students
-
111
Grade 4 Students
-
107
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Grade 6 Students
226
103
Grade 7 Students
267
114
Grade 8 Students
277
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
25%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
76%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
1%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%