Maercker Elem School vs Lester Elem School
Lester Elem School has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 6.3/10. In math proficiency, Lester Elem School leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Maercker Elem School
Westmont, IL
6.3/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
461 students
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove, IL
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
546 students
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| Metric | Maercker Elem School | Lester Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #2,025 of 3,814 | #1,500 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 61th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Maercker Elem School | Lester Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 61.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 64.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Maercker Elem School | Lester Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | 3rd – 5th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 461 | 546 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.6% | — |
| District | Maercker SD 60 | Downers Grove GSD 58 |
| City | Westmont | Downers Grove |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Westmont (60559) | Downers Grove (60515) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,474 | $121,358 |
| Median Home Value | $356,400 | $453,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,491 | $1,563 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 49.0% | 61.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | 5.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 27 min |