Swan Hillman Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 229-2835
Swan Hillman Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Swan Hillman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Swan Hillman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Swan Hillman Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 601 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Swan Hillman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Swan Hillman Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #3337 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 5% | 5% |
Hispanic | 54% | 26% |
Black | 18% | 17% |
White | 19% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 5% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rockford 205 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Swan Hillman Elementary School is Jefferson High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bernard W Flinn Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Bernard W Flinn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 848 students
0.6 miles
2525 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800 0.6 6-8 848 - Rockford Whitehead Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
0.7 miles
2325 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2840 0.7 K-5 580 - Rockford Rolling Green Grades: PK-5 | 592 students
0.9 miles
3615 W Gate Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2881 0.9 PK-5 592 - Rockford Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 434 students
1.2 miles
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155 1.2 PK 434 - Rockford A C Thompson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 280 students
1.6 miles
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830 1.6 K-5 280
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