Signal Hill Elementary School vs. Belle Valley School
Should I attend Signal Hill Elementary School or Belle Valley 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
Signal Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Signal Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 997 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Valley 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
317 students
997 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1922 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
60
Kindergarten Students
35
104
Grade 1 Students
28
112
Grade 2 Students
23
102
Grade 3 Students
25
104
Grade 4 Students
31
89
Grade 5 Students
35
98
Grade 6 Students
30
108
Grade 7 Students
36
121
Grade 8 Students
39
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
48%
57%
% White
40%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
11%