Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Serena Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Serena Hills Elementary School serves the eastern part of Chicago Heights, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Serena Hills Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Serena Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Serena Hills Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serena Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Serena Hills Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Serena Hills Elementary School?
305 students attend Serena Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Serena Hills Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Serena Hills Elementary School?
Serena Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Serena Hills Elementary School offer ?
Serena Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Serena Hills Elementary School part of?
Serena Hills Elementary School is part of Flossmoor SD 161 School District.
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