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May Whitney Elementary School vs. Indian Hill Elementary School

Should you attend May Whitney Elementary School or Indian Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
May Whitney Elementary School
200 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Indian Hill Elementary School
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

May Whitney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Whitney Elementary 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 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades 1-5, Indian Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-5
Total Students
685 students
456 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at May Whitney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at May Whitney Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at May Whitney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at May Whitney Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#432 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#2940 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of May Whitney Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Indian Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in IL)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at May Whitney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at May Whitney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of May Whitney Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Indian Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
98
-
Grade 1 Students
114
99
Grade 2 Students
103
89
Grade 3 Students
98
97
Grade 4 Students
107
85
Grade 5 Students
115
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at May Whitney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indian Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at May Whitney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indian Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at May Whitney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indian Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at May Whitney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indian Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at May Whitney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indian Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of May Whitney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indian Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at May Whitney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indian Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
14%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at May Whitney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Indian Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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