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Bernard J Ward Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 504 students

Community Rating

3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted August 16, 2012

New to this school. Hoping for a very positive experience for this year 2012-2013. I will give a report after threes months have passed.


Posted May 16, 2012

We are very proud of our students here at BJW. Our teachers and staff work very closely with our students and parents.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
54%
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 Students91%
Female97%
Male87%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income90%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners94%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female86%
Male66%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income70%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners71%
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 Students94%
Female91%
Male98%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income94%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)84%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners82%

Reading

All Students70%
Female73%
Male66%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income66%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners42%

Science

All Students66%
Female62%
Male71%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income64%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)53%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners44%
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 Students83%
Female90%
Male74%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female85%
Male55%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income69%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners35%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 65% 21%
Black 17% 19%
White 13% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
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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200 Recreation Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Phone: (630) 972-9200

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