William L Thompson School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William L Thompson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William L Thompson School's student population of 552 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William L Thompson School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend William L Thompson School?
552 students attend William L Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of William L Thompson School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does William L Thompson School offer ?
William L Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is William L Thompson School part of?
William L Thompson School is part of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41.
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