Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Unity West ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unity West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Unity West's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Unity West ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity West is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1465 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity West's ranking?
Unity West is ranked #1465 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Unity West?
423 students attend Unity West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Unity West students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity West?
Unity West has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity West offer ?
Unity West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Unity West part of?
Unity West is part of Tolono CUSD 7 School District.
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