Summary:
The Western Springs School District 101 in Illinois is home to three exceptional elementary schools: John Laidlaw Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School, and Field Park Elementary School. These schools have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with Forest Hills and Field Park ranking among the top 115 elementary schools in Illinois.
Forest Hills Elementary School stands out as a true standout, ranking 72nd out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional performance is evident in its consistently high rankings over the past three school years, as well as its impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts (75%) and Mathematics (61.3%), which significantly exceed the district and state averages. Field Park Elementary School also shines, ranking 115th in the state and excelling in Mathematics (77.2% proficient) and Science (87.5% proficient).
While all three schools in the district outperform the state averages in core academic areas, the data also reveals some interesting differences. For instance, Forest Hills Elementary School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 5.5%, while John Laidlaw Elementary School has the highest at 7.1%. Additionally, the schools maintain similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just resources may contribute to their exceptional performance.
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