Winfield Central School
Winfield Central School serves 183 students in grades 3-8.
Winfield Central School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Winfield Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Winfield Central School's student population of 183 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-8 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Winfield Central School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Winfield Central School is 0.36, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #439 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 79% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winfield 34 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Winfield Central School is Dupage Alop (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monroe Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Winfield Primary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winfield Winfield Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 118 students
0.4 miles
0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4910 0.4 PK-2 118 - Winfield Elc Winfield Primary Annex Grades: PK | 135 students
0.6 miles
0s150 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 909-4960 0.6 PK 135 - Wheaton Dupage Alop Alternative School Grades: 10-11 | 5 students
0.8 miles
421 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 407-5772 0.8 10-11 5 - Wheaton Jefferson Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 197 students
1.2 miles
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474 1.2 PK 197 - West Chicago Indian Knoll Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 22%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 390 students10
1.3 miles
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020 1.3 K-5 390
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