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Independence Elem School vs Bernard J Ward Elem School

Bernard J Ward Elem School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.4/10. Independence Elem School is significantly larger with 602 students, about 1.6× the size of Bernard J Ward Elem School (375). In math proficiency, Independence Elem School leads at 27.0%.

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Independence Elem School

Bolingbrook, IL

6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

602 students

Bernard J Ward Elem School

Bolingbrook, IL

7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

375 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricIndependence Elem SchoolBernard J Ward Elem School
Overall Rating6.4 / 107.6 / 10
Academic Score7.38.1
Growth Score5.27.2
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch70.4%77.9%
Environment Score8.17.9
State Rank#1,964 of 3,814#941 of 3,814
State Percentile49th75th

Test Scores

SubjectIndependence Elem SchoolBernard J Ward Elem School
Math Proficiency27.0%14.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency24.0%10.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailIndependence Elem SchoolBernard J Ward Elem School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment602375
Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:111.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch70.4%77.9%
DistrictValley View CUSD 365UValley View CUSD 365U
CityBolingbrookBolingbrook

Neighborhood

MetricBolingbrook (60440)Bolingbrook (60440)
Median Household Income$95,120$95,120
Median Home Value$262,100$262,100
Median Rent$1,648$1,648
College Educated (Bachelor's+)31.1%31.1%
Poverty Rate9.3%9.3%
Avg Commute28 min28 min
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