Kimball Hill Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School
Should I attend Kimball Hill Elementary School or Westgate 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
Kimball Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Westgate 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 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kimball Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westgate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
447 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#217 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
18
Kindergarten Students
60
86
Grade 1 Students
59
112
Grade 2 Students
59
102
Grade 3 Students
57
101
Grade 4 Students
59
78
Grade 5 Students
52
90
Grade 6 Students
64
3
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
38%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
49%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.61
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
