William J Butler School
Tel:
(708)226-5155
- William J Butler School serves 500 students in grades 1-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- William J Butler School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
William J Butler School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William J Butler School's student population of 500 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-4 |
| Total Students | 500 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William J Butler School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William J Butler School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #739 out of 3679 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Homer CCSD 33c School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William J Butler School is Lockport Township High School East (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Kelvin Grove Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lockport Lockport Township High School East Grades: 9-12 | 3706 students
0.6 miles
1333 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)588-8300 0.6 9-12 3706 - Lockport Kelvin Grove Junior High School Grades: 4-8 | 366 students
1.0 miles
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-0737 1.0 4-8 366 - Lockport Milne Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 262 students
1.3 miles
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-0542 1.3 PK-3 262 - Lockport Walsh Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 312 students
1.6 miles
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-8031 1.6 PK-1 312 - Lockport Taft Grade School Grades: PK-8 | 313 students
1.7 miles
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)838-0408 1.7 PK-8 313
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