Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Whittier Primary 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 12%
Reading Proficiency
: 24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.13, 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
353 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Primary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 12%
Reading Proficiency
: 24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
