Highland Elementary School vs. Devonshire Elementary School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Devonshire 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
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Devonshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Devonshire 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
325 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2262 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
65
Grade 1 Students
54
72
Grade 2 Students
51
59
Grade 3 Students
58
63
Grade 4 Students
69
48
Grade 5 Students
54
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
26%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
