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Spencer Trail vs. Independence Elementary School

Should you attend Spencer Trail or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spencer Trail
1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
Independence Elementary School
230 S Orchard Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Spencer Trail serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K
K-5
Total Students
393 students
602 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spencer Trail over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spencer Trail.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spencer Trail over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Trail with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#1894 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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28%
(Top 50% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Independence Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
393
81
Grade 1 Students
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100
Grade 2 Students
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106
Grade 3 Students
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104
Grade 4 Students
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100
Grade 5 Students
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111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spencer Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spencer Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spencer Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spencer Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spencer Trail, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spencer Trail, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spencer Trail, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spencer Trail, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Lenox SD 122 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valley View CUSD 365u School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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