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Ivy Hill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 465 students

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Posted October 28, 2012

Dickinson's Little Vaudeville recently performed a Food Pantry Benefit Show at Ivy Hill Elementary. The staff was wonderful to work with and the school's stage was a wonderful backdrop. A very friendly, welcoming place. Donna Dickinson Director, Dickinson's Little Vaudeville


Posted February 8, 2010

My son is studying in this school for past 2 years and now he is in 3rd grade. In my experience, the principal, teachers, admin staff and nurse - all are sensitive to the need of the children and the parents. They groom the children according to their nature and need and concentrate on overall development of the children rather than developments in silos. This is an excellent school I would recommend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2009

I think this school is excellent. My children are thriving here under the guidance of the teachers and school administration. The school community is friendly and caring and involved. I know my children are getting an excellent education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2009

I am so pleased with the education my children are receiving at Ivy Hill. The teachers are excellent! They strive to have each child work to their full potential and continually challenge them everyday. Yes, they expect a lot, but they are also very caring and understanding. Their dedication to each child is reflected in their ISAT scores. I would highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2009

My child attended this school for one year, the experience was awful for him. The staff has no ability to deal with children who do not excel. My son who is of above average intelligence was made to feel 'stupid' and was singled out by his teacher. We have since moved and have spent two wonderful years at another school in the district.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learners90%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)75%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 4%
Hispanic 7% 21%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 398-4275

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