Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilder-waite Grade School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Wilder-waite Grade School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder-waite Grade School is 0.62, 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilder-waite Grade School?
383 students attend Wilder-waite Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wilder-waite Grade School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder-waite Grade School?
Wilder-waite Grade School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilder-waite Grade School offer ?
Wilder-waite Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilder-waite Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
