Pennoyer Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Pennoyer Elementary School or Union Ridge 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
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Union Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennoyer 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
401 students
644 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#736 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
67
Kindergarten Students
28
61
Grade 1 Students
29
65
Grade 2 Students
42
60
Grade 3 Students
41
59
Grade 4 Students
42
69
Grade 5 Students
36
55
Grade 6 Students
55
59
Grade 7 Students
59
75
Grade 8 Students
42
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
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n/a
% White
72%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
