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Kimball Hill Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 533 students

 

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Posted June 4, 2013

I am very concerned that in the 5 years my children have been at Kimball Hill there have been 3 principals and as many Assistant Principals. Art teachers have also been inconsistant unfortunately. I do not feel that there is much accountability for the teachers and personal experience has taught that there is a strong political hierarchy. I feel that my children are receiving a mediocre education that we must supplement at home. I also feel that this decline in solid education that teaches critical thinking and independent reasoning is a thing of the past and Kimball Hill is likely no different from any other public school in that regard. I do not have much confidence in the current school administration and find communication to be weak. The fact that there is only one formal conference a year during the week of Thanksgiving none the less is tragic at best. My children have had a couple of very solid teachers and are honor roll children but overall I am not overly impressed with the quality, caring or passion of the leadership or staff of Kimball Hill. As a parent I continue to take full responsibility for my kids' education and do not rely on Kimball Hill.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2012

The school cannot keep a principal. Problems with our childs teacher,not seeming to care and wanting to blame it on ADD instead of looking into the problem of student not being challenged and being bored .We moved out child to Central road when we had the chance and Kinball failed their test again and we are completely thrilled with our choice.( just so happens that the whole add thing was resolved when professional, caring teaching was done) there seems to be some deep political problems holding the school down. maybe not the fault of the staff either way I dont want my kids to suffer as a result
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Posted May 21, 2012

My child transferred to Central Rd. Kimball Hill has Rude Teacher's that have been yelling at their students and the Principal and V.P. don't do anything to stop it. In recent years at my home school it has not gotten better. It has only gotten worse. I don't recommend sending any child to this school. Especially if you don't want them to be bullied as my daughter has in the past few years!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2011

There is so much lacking at this school. They can't even keep a principal more than 2 years. That to me say volumes!! St. Colette is the better school! If you want your child to be ready for high school and beyond St. Colette is the way to go! I wish I had pulled my child out sooner than I did. The principal has be there for over 30 years and know exactly how a school needs to be run!
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Posted August 4, 2011

Former parent of Kimball Hill. School was okay, but not at all challenging. Recently switched to St. Colette and are much happier. If you are unhappy with this school, consider St. Colette. Small class sizes and excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2011

Im the perent of 5th grade and i love the teachers quality they very helpful and kind and always for kid education wich is great but what bothers me it the office workers they very nice on the one hand but on the other they VERY disappointment not friendly not helpful they dont care about perents concern even they ask to leave the office !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2010

At Kimball Hill the teachers are amazing.They really work with the kids and help them in SO many ways. Most of the Program Assitants are a tad mean and unfair but some are AMAZING.The kids can be a bit...not so nice but some teachers are very strict on that,some sadly aren't.The poeple and community are okay.They have a very good Special Education Dpt.But overall if anything go to this school for the teachers!They are the best.


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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%

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 Students90%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income88%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners81%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female67%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income56%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners42%
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%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income77%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners46%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income57%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners18%

Science

All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income53%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learners18%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income81%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income78%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
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%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income76%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income62%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners10%
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 51% 51%
Hispanic 44% 23%
Asian 3% 4%
Two or more races 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 18%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Tracey Wrobel

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2905 Meadow Dr
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: (847) 963-5200

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