Highland Elementary School vs. Devonshire Elementary School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Devonshire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Devonshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Devonshire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
329 students
418 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2262 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
49
68
Grade 1 Students
42
77
Grade 2 Students
58
78
Grade 3 Students
53
69
Grade 4 Students
52
74
Grade 5 Students
75
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
28%


% Hispanic
12%
16%


% Black
13%
17%


% White
35%
35%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%


Diversity Score
0.75
0.75


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

