Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Mount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
High Mount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mount Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
High Mount Elementary School is ranked #2393 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are High Mount Elementary School often compared to?
High Mount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend High Mount Elementary School?
327 students attend High Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of High Mount Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Mount Elementary School?
High Mount Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Mount Elementary School offer ?
High Mount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Mount Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
