Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heather Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Heather Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heather Hill Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Heather Hill Elementary School?
327 students attend Heather Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Heather Hill Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heather Hill Elementary School?
Heather Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heather Hill Elementary School offer ?
Heather Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Heather Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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