Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Whittier Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary School serves the northeast part of Melrose Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Primary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
368 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Primary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
Whittier Primary School is part of Berkeley SD 87 School District.
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