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Hampshire Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 369 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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Posted Monday, May 20, 2013

This is an amazing school. It is the sole reason that I still live in Hampshire. The principal, teachers, parents are all involved and care about all the kids. It is a wonderful environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2013

I wish we had been here BEFORE Scarpino! What a joke of a principal. He bullies the kids, staff, and parents. My son hates school as a direct result of this man. He has gone to him for help and been shamed for doing so. The art program is non existant. PE is a joke. Dr Scarpino spends lots of wasted time "visiting" classrooms daily to intimidate the teachers instead of doing anything productive. My kids actually try NOT to earn incentives for doing good because often the prize us time spent with the principal. THEY HATE HIM! be claims the are "his kids" what a crock. My youngest Will never set foot in that school if this man is still there when she is kindergarten age..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

HES is everything I want my kids' elementary school to be! Our community really makes this school a special place for kids to learn what education is all about. I am proud of my sons' teachers for making learning fun and meaningful, and not just 'teaching to the tests' like many other schools. I appreciate that the kids are taught to be inquisitive and to think for themselves. The teachers and support staff are wonderful, and do such a great job making sure all children feel valued and are held to a common standard of expected behavior.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

The teachers are amazing!! The community is really active and involved too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2009

Hampshire Elementary is a wonderful school. My children feel very comfortable with all the teachers and especially with Mr. Aalfs. He's been a wonderful addition! Its nice to know your children are safe and the teachers and staff really do care about their jobs. Glad to be at HES!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

Hampshire Elementary is a great FAMILY school! The staff and principal go out of their way to get to know each child and parent. We have a wonderful principal and the teachers are amazing! I couldn't be happier. When we moved to Hampshire 7years ago we where looking for a great place to raise our children, and we couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2008

Hampshire Elementary is a wonderful school. Upon the retirement of Mr. Wright many may have worried who could possibly fill his shoes. Mr. Aalfs is extraordinary! He is a fantastic principal, that clearly takes his job seriously. The children love him too.The teachers seem to get better each child I have go through the school. Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2004

Mr. Wright, our fearless principal, is the glue that holds this tight ship together. He treats all students, parents and staff with the upmost respect and this trickles down. We have not had one bad experience with any teachers. We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

Hampshire Elementary is a great school with excellent leadership. I am proud to send my child there.
—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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income91%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)85%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income73%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)77%
Students without disabilities98%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female81%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income87%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)73%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income93%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities98%
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%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income95%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 53%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black N/A 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
Phone: (847) 683-2171

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