Oak View Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Oak View Elementary School or Independence 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
Oak View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak View 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence 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 10-14% (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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
685 students
620 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1894 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
95
Grade 1 Students
134
109
Grade 2 Students
109
105
Grade 3 Students
112
100
Grade 4 Students
107
112
Grade 5 Students
117
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
54%
57%
% Black
26%
26%
% White
10%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%
