Ridgeview Elementary School vs. Wilder-waite Grade School
Should I attend Ridgeview Elementary School or Wilder-waite Grade 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
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Wilder-waite Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder-waite Grade School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
450 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#225 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
20
Kindergarten Students
65
57
Grade 1 Students
71
62
Grade 2 Students
78
72
Grade 3 Students
59
52
Grade 4 Students
80
64
Grade 5 Students
86
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
17%
21%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
14%
11%
% White
53%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%