Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Kingsley Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillcrest 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 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kingsley 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
366 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
19
Kindergarten Students
44
43
Grade 1 Students
51
45
Grade 2 Students
51
52
Grade 3 Students
41
56
Grade 4 Students
47
45
Grade 5 Students
49
48
Grade 6 Students
68
54
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
82%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%