Whittier Primary School

338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Whittier Primary 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 12%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Whittier Primary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
12%
32%
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(16-17)
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whittier Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whittier Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Whittier Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
353 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whittier Primary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
Whittier Primary School is part of Berkeley SD 87 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 12%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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