Mechanics Grove Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Mechanics Grove Elementary School or Washington 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
Top Rankings
Mechanics Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades 3-5, Mechanics Grove 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Washington Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-2
Total Students
492 students
463 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1854 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
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n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
162
Grade 1 Students
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149
Grade 2 Students
-
152
Grade 3 Students
141
-
Grade 4 Students
189
-
Grade 5 Students
162
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
54%
50%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
37%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
