Parkland School vs. Riverwood Elementary School
Should I attend Parkland School or Riverwood 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
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Parkland 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
705 students
598 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2290 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
113
Grade 1 Students
-
104
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
-
82
Grade 4 Students
-
101
Grade 5 Students
-
95
Grade 6 Students
229
-
Grade 7 Students
236
-
Grade 8 Students
240
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
33%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
