Peterson Elementary School vs. Budlong Elementary School
Should you attend Peterson Elementary School or Budlong 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
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Budlong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peterson 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Budlong Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
844 students
682 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2323 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1267 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
90
Kindergarten Students
82
73
Grade 1 Students
74
79
Grade 2 Students
91
77
Grade 3 Students
97
52
Grade 4 Students
98
57
Grade 5 Students
91
60
Grade 6 Students
88
68
Grade 7 Students
85
55
Grade 8 Students
105
71
Grade 9 Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
22%
16%
% Hispanic
35%
38%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
31%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
