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Western Trails Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 487 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 11, 2010

this is a really really good school with excellent teachers...the principal is very friendly and nice
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

They have the best teacher and the lady's in the office are great
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2009

My child is just starting the 2nd year at western Trails, The staff at the school is both helpful and supportive, His teacher last year went above and beyond my expectations. However I'm less than impressed with the district and how they handel IEP's While the school and the staff there were helpful and supportive towards my son's unique needs. My husband and I felt more attacked then supported by the district. With unrealistic time frames for improvement. Continual miscommunication as to what the district felt would be helpful, along with a general dismissal as to what his teacher seem to say was working for my child. We we're also left feeling as if the district felt we we're unaware of our childs issues. The parents at the school are very involved and for new students the staff makes children feel special and accepted.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2009

I love this school. They have great communication with parents. The school has many activities through out the school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2008

Our 7 year experience with Western Trails has been excellent. Both kids are thriving and well prepared for Jay Stream Middle School. Most of the teachers have shown a personal interest in our kids. The secretaries are marvelous to communicate with. The administration is actively involved with all the extra curricular events. I love the diverse population of students. My kids have literally no conceptions of stigmas or stereotypes based on appearance or race which I am certain is a benefit of this student population. This is a five star school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2007

This was the first year my son was in school. I loved his teacher and the wonderful structure he had in her classroom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2003

I am very happy with the way my children are being taught. It is a real friendly atmosphere and my children enjoy attending school.
—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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

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 Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income74%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners83%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Low income52%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners48%
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 Students92%
Female84%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income86%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners75%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income68%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners67%

Science

All Students93%
Female87%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income89%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learners92%
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%
Female93%
Male93%
Black90%
Asian94%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income86%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)77%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black100%
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income81%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learners40%
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 47% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 24% 4%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Black 12% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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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860 Idaho St
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: (630) 462-8935

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