Serena High School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Serena High 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
School
Top Rankings
Serena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Serena High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Washington 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
162 students
127 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2284 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2332 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
41
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Grade 9 Students
47
-
Grade 10 Students
34
-
Grade 11 Students
37
-
Grade 12 Students
44
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
17%
