Best Public Schools in Harwood Heights, IL


Summary:

The city of Harwood Heights, Illinois is home to a single standout elementary school, Union Ridge Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has 649 students enrolled. The school is part of the Union Ridge School District 86, which is ranked 166 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Ridge Elementary School is a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 years with a current ranking of 412 out of 2,067 schools. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 61% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 41.2%. Additionally, Union Ridge has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2%, well below the state average, indicating strong student engagement.

The school's investment in resources and programming is evident in its spending of $14,321 per student, which is higher than the state average. This is reflected in the school's smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9, lower than the state average. While Union Ridge serves a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.84% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to provide a high-quality education and outperform state averages, suggesting effective support for the diverse needs of its student body.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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