Serving 248 students in grades 3-4, West School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
West 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 West School is 0.27, 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend West School?
248 students attend West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
