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Union Ridge Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 521 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 8, 2012

This is in response to the poor review of the preschool program, I have to strongly disagree with your assessment of the teachers and the program. Both of my children went through the both the 3 yr and 4 yr preschool programs. One of my son's teachers recognized a speech problem, and was promptly put into speech therapy. Thanks to her early assessment of him, he is speaking perfectly now. Maybe the teachers didn't smile at you because your child may have not been ready for preschool. Children that need a lot of extra attention from a teacher can make parent/teacher relationship strained. Union Ridge is an excellent school with an exceptional teaching staff and a dedicated principal!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2012

We removed our daughter after 7 months in the preschool program. There is no structure or schedule. The teacher is NEVER smiling or happy, and discourages parent visits/help. It's basically 2.5 hours of loosely-supervised free play where the kids draw on walls and throw toys at each other. Discipline methods are harsh and traumatizing. The school doesn't allow any sort of holiday or birthday celebrations in any of the classes and there are no plays, programs, etc for parents to attend. The principal denies any unpleasantness, even though he'll tell you to your face that he'll take care of it. He doesn't. If you're not part of the parent clique, you are ignored. Don't be fooled by the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award - that was given over 10 years ago and once it's given, they can keep it forever - I checked. This school doesn't deserve a blue ribbon for ANYTHING.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2011

My children moved from chicogo last year to union ridge,there is really a big defference ,we all like this school. And the teatchers are very nice and helpfull.My kids are enjoying activeties.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

My grand daughter goes there, and she loves it. My grand son is entering preschool there and I know he will excell.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

I love union ridge my family and i have been there and loved all the teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 7, 2008

This school is the reason why we live in Harwood Heights. It was the best decision that my wife and I made for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2008

My daughter loves this school! She was there since kindergarten and now is in 6th going to 7th. They take care of her and this school is really secured! All the student are nice and are good friends with one and another. I recommended this school to all my friends and their kids just love it. All the teachers are nice and when someone doesn't understand something they all ways help them so they understand better!! I Just Love This School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2007

I truely believe that Union Ridge school lives up to its great reputation as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence every day. I have always felt that my children were receiving the best that a school can provide. They are as concerned about advancing the gifted children to greater heights as they are dedicated to giving additional assistance to all children struggling. We couldn't be happier with this school. It's the main reason why we moved into Harwood Heights>
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2007

This is the best public school my kids have attended, the school is the reason I moved into this neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2006

Great school with easy pickups and drop off for parents. School offers after school homework help certain weekdays to help students with tutoring. I would give this school an excellent grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2005

I can't say enough about Union Ridge. My oldest is a gifted 8th grade student and my youngest is hearing disabled with a slight learning disability. I feel that both my children are having their needs met. They are both encouraged and helped to do their best, they are both challenged. I'm very impressed with every teacher that I've had contact with. They do not hesitate to pick up the phone and call should something arise that needs my attention and they return my phone calls quickly. We are a National School of Excellence and, believe me, ours kids do come first its not just a saying.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2003

I think Union Ridge is a wonderful school it is the best school my family has gone to.
—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.

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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.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

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 85% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
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 85% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
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 85% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

377 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

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

All Students99%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income96%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learners100%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income84%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income83%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income91%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
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 Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income95%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female87%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income74%
Non-low income78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income76%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income81%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learners92%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income96%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners77%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income100%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners77%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income100%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learners100%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income87%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners50%
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 77% 53%
Hispanic 15% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Phone: (708) 867-5822

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