Southbury Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(630) 636-3489
Southbury Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Southbury Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southbury Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Southbury Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southbury Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southbury Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #623 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 66% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 308 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southbury Elementary School is Oswego High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Traughber Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oswego Traughber Junior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student10
0.6 miles
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 0.6 6-8 1,146 - Oswego Oswego High School Math: 39% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,773 students10
0.8 miles
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2009 0.8 9-12 2,773 - Oswego Oswego Goal Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 55 students
0.9 miles
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915 0.9 11-12 55 - Oswego East View Academy School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 98 students10
1.1 miles
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871 1.1 K-12 98 - Oswego Thompson Junior High School Math: 30% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 886 students10
1.1 miles
440 Boulder Hill
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 1.1 6-8 886
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