Peter J Palombi School vs. Woodland Middle School
Should I attend Peter J Palombi School or Woodland Middle 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
Peter J Palombi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Woodland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 848 students in grades 6-8, Peter J Palombi School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,712 students in grades 6-8, Woodland Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
848 students
1,712 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
129 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#2051 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
273
493
Grade 7 Students
267
594
Grade 8 Students
308
625
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
36%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
53%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
