Peterson Elementary School vs. Budlong Elementary School
Should I attend Peterson Elementary School or Budlong 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
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Budlong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peterson 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Budlong 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
889 students
660 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
87
Kindergarten Students
81
73
Grade 1 Students
99
74
Grade 2 Students
99
53
Grade 3 Students
102
56
Grade 4 Students
94
61
Grade 5 Students
97
68
Grade 6 Students
88
58
Grade 7 Students
100
70
Grade 8 Students
90
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
15%
% Hispanic
36%
41%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
29%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%