Below Average
#3367 of 3,813 schools in IL
Boulder Hill Elem School
Elementary School · Cusd 308 · Montgomery, IL
A Cusd 308 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
163 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery, IL 60538
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boulder Hill Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boulder Hill Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$92,064
Median home value
$253,900
Median rent
$1,845/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Old Post Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Fox Chase Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cusd 308
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #19 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boulder Hill Elem School is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boulder Hill Elem School
Boulder Hill Elem School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,367 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boulder Hill Elem School
What grades does Boulder Hill Elem School serve?
Boulder Hill Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Boulder Hill Elem School?
Boulder Hill Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Hill Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boulder Hill Elem School rank in IL?
Boulder Hill Elem School ranks #3,367 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Boulder Hill Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boulder Hill Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Boulder Hill Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulder Hill Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boulder Hill Elem School a charter school?
No, Boulder Hill Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boulder Hill Elem School a Title I school?
No, Boulder Hill Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boulder Hill Elem School?
55.6% of students at Boulder Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (630) 636-2900
- Area population (ZIP 60538)
- 30,395
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 60538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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