Whitman Post Elementary School vs. Shirland C C School
Should I attend Whitman Post Elementary School or Shirland C C 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
Whitman Post Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Shirland C C School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 526 students in grades 3-5, Whitman Post 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 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shirland C C 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
526 students
101 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#462 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
10
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
-
8
Grade 3 Students
190
12
Grade 4 Students
151
8
Grade 5 Students
185
9
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
76%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
