Excellent
#356 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Betsy Ross Elem School
Elementary School · Prospect Heights Sd 23 · Prospect Heights, IL
A Prospect Heights Sd 23 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 N Schoenbeck Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Betsy Ross Elem School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Betsy Ross Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated747/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prospect Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,210
Median home value
$343,100
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus Liguori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Ivy Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Booth Tarkington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prospect Heights Sd 23
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Betsy Ross Elem School is listed in Prospect Heights SD 23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betsy Ross Elem School
Betsy Ross Elem School is a public elementary school in Prospect Heights, IL, part of Prospect Heights Sd 23, serving approximately 324 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betsy Ross Elem School
What grades does Betsy Ross Elem School serve?
Betsy Ross Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elem School?
Betsy Ross Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betsy Ross Elem School rank in IL?
Betsy Ross Elem School ranks #356 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Betsy Ross Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Betsy Ross Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Betsy Ross Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betsy Ross Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Betsy Ross Elem School a charter school?
No, Betsy Ross Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betsy Ross Elem School a Title I school?
No, Betsy Ross Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betsy Ross Elem School?
27.2% of students at Betsy Ross Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (847) 870-3868
- Area population (ZIP 60070)
- 15,549
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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