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Walnut Trails Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 501 students
 

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  • I have two second-graders at this school. We have been there since kindergarten.

  • Between all of my children, we have spent 7 years here. I have unceasingly...

  • I couldn't be more pleased with this school. I have two children here for a...

  • I have had two children attend Walnut Trails since it opened. You will not...

  • This is one of the best schools I know in Illinois. I think the teachers and...

 

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5 stars

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Posted May 15, 2013
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I have two second-graders at this school. We have been there since kindergarten. The teachers, principal and staff are all very involved and concerned. Any emails I've sent are returned (or else I get a telephone call) the very same day. The principal seems to know the kids by name. LOTS of opportunities to be involved as a parent, and lots of parents do get involved. I once chaperoned a field trip and there were so many parents we each only had two kids in our group! This is a really great place to send your kids. You will be glad you're in this neighborhood.
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Posted February 28, 2013
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Between all of my children, we have spent 7 years here. I have unceasingly been supported by an excellent group of teachers that have a genuine concern for the student. The principal has been very positive and proactive when situations occur. The PTO is phenomenal. I dread the day my youngest walks out of 4th grade and has to leave this school for 5th at MIS.
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Posted May 6, 2010
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I couldn't be more pleased with this school. I have two children here for a combined total of 6 years, and I dread the day that they matriculate to the Intermediate School. Awesome teachers, administration, PTO, wonderful building and supportive parents. No one could ask for anything more.
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Posted May 2, 2010
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I have had two children attend Walnut Trails since it opened. You will not find a more dedicated teaching and administrative staff. While there was over-crowding, this has been remedied by the opening of a new school and the learning environment was never compromised. Parents here are dedicated too!
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Posted May 8, 2007
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This is one of the best schools I know in Illinois. I think the teachers and the principal really care about the children.
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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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
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%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income93%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)73%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income86%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
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

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income73%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income91%
Non-low income93%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 53%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Black 9% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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