West School

1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 279 students in grades 3-4, West School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West School's student population of 279 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

West School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West School is 0.29, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#44 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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75%
28%
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64%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
84%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of West School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West School's ranking?
West School is ranked #44 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West School often compared to?
West Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Braeside Elementary School, Marie Murphy School, Avoca West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend West School?
279 students attend West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West School offer ?
West School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is West School part of?
West School is part of Glencoe SD 35 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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