Pierce Downer Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce Downer 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
349 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
12
Kindergarten Students
47
53
Grade 1 Students
47
55
Grade 2 Students
47
51
Grade 3 Students
42
58
Grade 4 Students
57
51
Grade 5 Students
46
60
Grade 6 Students
52
53
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%