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Old Post Elementary School vs. Boulder Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Old Post Elementary School or Boulder 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
Old Post Elementary School
100 Old Post Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Boulder Hill Elementary School
163 Boulder Hill Pass
Montgomery, IL 60538
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Old Post Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Boulder Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Post Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boulder 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
414 students
518 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Post 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Post Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Post 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Post Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the CUSD 308 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1039 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
#2230 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Post 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 20% in IL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Post Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the CUSD 308 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Post Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the CUSD 308 School District 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)
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Old Post Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boulder Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
61
85
Grade 1 Students
58
85
Grade 2 Students
80
79
Grade 3 Students
72
95
Grade 4 Students
73
71
Grade 5 Students
70
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the CUSD 308 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the CUSD 308 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the CUSD 308 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the CUSD 308 School District 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the CUSD 308 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the CUSD 308 School District 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
14%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the CUSD 308 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the CUSD 308 School District 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 Boulder Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the CUSD 308 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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