Washington Elementary School vs. Mechanics Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Mechanics Grove 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
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Mechanics Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-2
3-5
Total Students
463 students
492 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#1854 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
14%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
28%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
162
-
Grade 1 Students
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
5%
3%
% Hispanic
50%
54%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
38%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
