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Serena Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 323 students

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Posted May 13, 2012

Serena Hills is THE best elementary school in Flossmoor 161. The principal is a strong and effective leader. This school is extremely organized and efficient! The PTO has put together wonderful programs and both the PTO and the school administration are EXCELLENT when it comes to communicating with parents. The teachers, staff and parents are happy - everyone is smiling at Serena Hills and if you spent time here, you'd know why! I've had experience with other schools in district 161, and Serena Hills takes first place! Keep up the excellent work! Bravo!!


Posted February 3, 2011

Serena is a great school! I love the teachers, staff and PTO mothers! They are all so helpful and caring with the students. Every teacher my children have had have been the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2010

I think Serena Hills is one of the best in the Flossmoor 161 district. The teachers are great and it has a very diverst student body.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2005

My son entered Serena Hill's Early Childhood program (3 and 4 year olds) in the Fall of 2004. We have had a wonderful experience with his teachers and the school environment in general. His verbal and cognitive progress was immediately noticeable after entering school and I look forwards to him having a great year again.
—Submitted by Viv, 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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
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%
Female95%
Male96%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female94%
Male78%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income80%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income78%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income80%
Non-low income86%
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 Students84%
Female91%
Male81%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female86%
Male67%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
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
Black 56% 19%
Hispanic 30% 21%
White 13% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 647-7300

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