South Side Elementary School vs. Bottenfield Elementary School
Should I attend South Side Elementary School or Bottenfield 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
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Top Rankings
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Bottenfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bottenfield 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
289 students
446 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#861 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
65
Grade 1 Students
47
70
Grade 2 Students
49
95
Grade 3 Students
50
71
Grade 4 Students
47
72
Grade 5 Students
49
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
25%
26%
% White
57%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%