Southwest Elementary School vs. Winthrop
Should I attend Southwest Elementary School or Winthrop? 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
Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Winthrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winthrop ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
344 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#681 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#140 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
45
54
Grade 1 Students
62
62
Grade 2 Students
56
67
Grade 3 Students
59
64
Grade 4 Students
39
86
Grade 5 Students
60
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
78%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%