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Westgate Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 648 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 3, 2012

Westgate is an outstanding school with truly amazing teachers. The curriculum and resources are excellent, and engaging for all. The students are recognized for their individual strengths and always encouraged to strive for more. The caring and creative teachers are an asset to this fabulous elementary school. To have my kids love their teachers and their school while receiving a superb education is just great. The Westgate community is supportive, friendly, and proud of their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Friendly atmosphere, supportive of the arts as well as academic excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Great resources and great partnership with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I love all the teachers at Westgate they are the best in the world!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

I home schooled my kids for a few years before enrolling them at Westgate. The staff and teachers have been helpful with the transition and very supportive of my children's uniquenesses. Any issues that have arisen have been handled well with care and concern for my child. It has been a good 3 years at Westgate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2006

I have been a partent at Westgate for 7 years. The school, staff, and support services are extraordinary. Whether your child is gifted or lagging behind, they will enjoy learning! I really love the administrative staff, too!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

304 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

304 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

304 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)79%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)68%
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

Math

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income80%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income60%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income90%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities97%
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%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)79%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)71%
Students without disabilities95%
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 89% 53%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 398-4292

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