Highland Elementary School vs. Jane Stenson School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Jane Stenson 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
Jane Stenson 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 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jane Stenson 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
329 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1538 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
63
Grade 1 Students
42
44
Grade 2 Students
58
57
Grade 3 Students
53
60
Grade 4 Students
52
61
Grade 5 Students
75
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
31%
28%
% Hispanic
12%
23%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
35%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
