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Briar Glen Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 311 students

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Posted February 3, 2006

I have to add my positive review of Briar Glen. It is a wonderful learning environment. The administration and teachers are great. The thing that especially surprised me was the feeling of 'family' among everyone involved with Briar Glen. The programming infused with Briar Glen's imperatives of be safe, respect, and responsible creates a great environment. The opportunities for meaningful family involvement are plentiful. We feel so fortunate to have Briar Glen in our community!
—Submitted by Beth Karmis, a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

Briar Glen School is an excellent elementary school in District 89 for the residence of both glen Ellyn and Wheaton, Illinois. My children have all been through this school for the PAST 2O YEARS (I have 5 kids)and the educational opportunities that have been afforded to my children through this school have been beyond praise. If 'higher education' is what you are looking for, Briar Glen is where you want to be! With cultural events, arts, music, an excellent math and enhanced reading programs, challenge program, many extra curricular events as well as special math and reading programs for those children who need more individualized help in those areas. The teachers are wonderful, for the most part and are comprised of a super mix of seasoned veterans and fresh enthusiastic minds. I love this school....can't say enough about it.
—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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

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

All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students91%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female100%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income97%
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

Math

All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income79%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female81%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income86%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 53%
Black 12% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
Hispanic 8% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: (630) 545-3300

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