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Henry W Longfellow Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 433 students

 
 
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Posted April 6, 2010

I am a parent of a third Grade student very fortunate to have him attend Longfellow. Outstanding staff and principal I am so pleased at what is being taught in this school as well as the dedication of the staff. We are truly fortunate to be in such a progressive school. Top rated all around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2006

Longfellow is a terrific school. The teachers, staff & principal are fantastic - working with children at all levels. My child looks forward to going to school everyday. For working parents, there is a wonderful affordable before/after school program onsite through the park district. The PTO does a lot for the school and everyone is welcome. I feel fortunate to be a part of the Longfellow community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2004

I'm a Longfellow Father. I love this school. All the kids I know are happy and learning. We consistently set the curve for test scores. The teachers are excellent. The PTO is excellent. We are lucky to have our child at Longfellow.
—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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

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 84% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female98%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities99%
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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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
White 77% 51%
Hispanic 12% 23%
Asian 6% 4%
Two or more races 4% 3%
Black 1% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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501 S Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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