Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Park Elementary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 460 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
West Park Elementary Academy 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 West Park Elementary Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Park Elementary Academy is ranked #2256 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West Park Elementary Academy often compared to?
West Park Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Nobel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend West Park Elementary Academy?
460 students attend West Park Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Park Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Park Elementary Academy?
West Park Elementary Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Park Elementary Academy offer ?
West Park Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Park Elementary Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 460 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
