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Westdale Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 552 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 25, 2004

The teachers want to help the children in every way possible at this school. When we moved here, they welcomed us with open arms, and after 3 years, we have never had any issues with bullying or with any teachers. This is one amazing school where every cares about children and learning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2004

They do not have the greatest after school activity programs. My daughters teacher connot tell that my daughter was being picked on and she would come home crying every night. I moved to this area because the schools are highly spoken about but Westdale is the worste from all in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%

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.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)53%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners78%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income68%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners61%
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%
Female95%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income90%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)62%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners85%

Reading

All Students79%
Female87%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners69%

Science

All Students86%
Female95%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)77%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners77%
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 Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income82%
Non-low income81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income74%
Non-low income69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners35%
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
Hispanic 81% 21%
White 14% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
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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99 Diversey Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
Phone: (847) 455-4060

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