Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avoca West Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Avoca West Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avoca West Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Avoca West Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Avoca West Elementary School often compared to?
Avoca West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Romona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Avoca West Elementary School?
385 students attend Avoca West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Avoca West Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avoca West Elementary School?
Avoca West Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avoca West Elementary School offer ?
Avoca West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Avoca West Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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