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Westview Hills Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 460 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 11, 2012

Great school. Great teachers. My kids attended this school and excelled all through school. This school prepared them very well for Hinsdale Central High School. They are given midterm and final exams at this school, which is great for preparing them for High School - it really pays off. This is the only middle school that feeds into Hinsdale Central HS that gives midterm and final exams. This will benefit your kids greatly and give them a step up over the other kids at the high school. My kids received excellent grades in Honors and AP classes at Hinsdale Central High School so Westview Hills prepares kids very well for High School. They have great programs which challenge the kids to excel and do their best. Excellent education received here. Every bit just as good if not even better than the Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale school systems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2012

I went to WHMS from 2003 to 2006, right after moving here from Belgium, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience as someone who didn't even speak a word of English.


Posted May 2, 2011

I am currently a student at Westview and I love it here. The teachers here are fantastic. They make me want to learn more. All my 8th grade teachers have made my year even better, and I don't think I would have enjoyed 6th grade half as much if it hadn't been for my 6th grade teachers. I'm so sad to be leaving this year.


Posted March 22, 2010

Not willing go into reserves for state shorfalls.Charges for bus service, when tight budget, first to be cut are the teachers but admin can get huge raises, poor communication, hidden agendas, charges for band and clubs with justification/explanation (great teachers though)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2010

I am a student at Westview Hills Middle School.The teachers are mostly great.Everything is good except the lunches.This school is great ,but honestly telling you,I would hate it if it weren't for my friends.They are more of a family then my real family.It will be very sad when they have to leave.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2009

I am an 8th grader at Westview, I have been in the district all my life. I love my school, the teachers and staff are very supportive. My lit. teacher taught my whole class to love grammer and reading, I never thought that whould happen. :D
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2008

i am a 6 grader at westveiw... home of the wildcats i just came to this school 2 months ago and when i first walked in my homeroom class i was welcomed by everybody and so on its a great school and it get you ready for highschool GO WILDCATS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 16, 2008

i am the parent of a child that came half way through the year and i love this school I hope that are plan last here for awhile i would love to see all of my kids go to this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

This is a really great school. There are a variety of after school activities you can go to such as sports. Most of the students here at Westview are kind and act as a family which makes it a really great place to go to. Our principle is very caring. You can learn a lot of you go to Westview and you can make many great friends.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2008

Im in 7th grade and love Westview. THe principal is really awesome and relates to kids well. Most teachers are excellent.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 9, 2008

Im an 8th grader here at Westview Hills and have been in this district since kindergarden. I haven't seen a better school! Its amazing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 17, 2007

I'm a 7th grader at Westview and I know almost every teacher in this building.This school is one of the best i have been to with many things to do after school.
—Submitted by Stephanie, a student


Posted May 18, 2006

Grades k-5 are excellent in this district. Junior high has been a big disappointment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2005

I'm in 8th grade right now. I'm graduating soon and I've grown to know everybody since 3rd grade in this district. It's the best school ever. All of us have good bonds with our teachers and we all love to joke around. All the people here are friendly and awesome. My grade is already crying at the fact we all have to leave eachother. Yesterday we just went to six flags and we all got close. Even the teachers. We're all upset to leave but we have to. This school is the best and I never want to leave. I wish it was a highschool to so everyone can still be together. I love this school so much and the past years I will NEVER forget here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 10, 2005

I love this school. there are so many cool people there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 5, 2005

Awesome School! I comes home everyday with a huge smile on her face. Sometimes I say that I wants to live at school.
—Submitted by Maddi Schmaedeke, a student


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 85% in 2012.

459 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

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 85% in 2012.

459 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

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 85% in 2012.

459 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black79%
Asian97%
Hispanic94%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income80%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black67%
Asian97%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income72%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)54%
Students without disabilities89%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income84%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black56%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income63%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Black75%
Asian95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income70%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black80%
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Low income82%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners80%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black85%
Asian94%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities97%
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

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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 55% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 22% 4%
Black 14% 19%
Hispanic 9% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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630 65th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 515-4830

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