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Very Good

#892 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 23% in state

Glen Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Queen Bee Sd 16 · Glendale Heights, IL

A Queen Bee Sd 16 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1324 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$19,754
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Glen Hill Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glen Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale 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

$81,996

Median home value

$249,300

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kindercare Learning Center #865Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.4 mi28Compare →
Americana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–40.9 mi413Compare →
Reskin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.9 mi335Compare →
Churchill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.2 mi669Compare →

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.

Queen Bee Sd 16

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glen Hill Elementary School is listed in Queen Bee SD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glen Hill Elementary School

Glen Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL, part of Queen Bee Sd 16, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glen Hill Elementary School

What grades does Glen Hill Elementary School serve?

Glen Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Glen Hill Elementary School?

Glen Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hill Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen Hill Elementary School rank in IL?

Glen Hill Elementary School ranks #892 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Glen Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Glen Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Hill Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Glen Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Glen Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Glen Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Hill Elementary School?

58.4% of students at Glen Hill Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 60139)
32,954
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
35.5
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 60139; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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