Western Avenue Elementary School vs. Heather Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Western Avenue Elementary School or Heather Hill 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
School
Top Rankings
Western Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Avenue 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 30-34% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heather Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
469 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1097 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
67
38
Grade 1 Students
72
44
Grade 2 Students
81
54
Grade 3 Students
69
51
Grade 4 Students
81
49
Grade 5 Students
87
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
50%
77%
% White
26%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
