Westchester Intermediate School
Tel:
(708) 450-2700
Westchester Intermediate School serves 394 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 35% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westchester Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Westchester Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Westchester Intermediate School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westchester Intermediate School is ranked within the top 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 Westchester Intermediate School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #1753 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 31% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westchester 92-5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westchester Intermediate School is Proviso West High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tapestry Alop (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westchester Primary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillside Tapestry Alop Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 50 students
0.5 miles
4413 Roosevelt Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284 0.5 7-8 50 - Westchester Westchester Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 406 students
0.8 miles
2400 Downing Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700 0.8 PK-2 406 - Hillside Proviso West High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,797 student
1.0 miles
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6400 1.0 9-12 1,797 - Hillside Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 446 students
1.1 miles
4804 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6491 1.1 K-8 446 - Westchester Westchester Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 358 students
1.2 miles
1620 Norfolk Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700 1.2 6-8 358
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