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#232 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 6% in state

Hollywood Elem School

Elementary School · Riverside Sd 96 · Brookfield, IL

A Riverside Sd 96 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3423 Hollywood Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$19,929

Students at Hollywood Elem School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

18.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hollywood Elem 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated737/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), 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

$108,527

Median home value

$314,000

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tallgrass Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private3–110.6 mi30Compare →
Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–50.7 mi369Compare →
St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.8 mi23Compare →
Montessori Childrens CommunityPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi6Compare →

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.

Riverside Sd 96

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$19,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hollywood Elem School is listed in Riverside SD 96; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollywood Elem School

Hollywood Elem School is a public elementary school in Brookfield, IL, part of Riverside Sd 96, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollywood Elem School

What grades does Hollywood Elem School serve?

Hollywood Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hollywood Elem School?

Hollywood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollywood 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 Hollywood Elem School rank in IL?

Hollywood Elem School ranks #232 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hollywood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollywood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hollywood Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollywood Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hollywood Elem School a charter school?

No, Hollywood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hollywood Elem School a Title I school?

No, Hollywood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollywood Elem School?

18.3% of students at Hollywood 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60513)
19,264
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 60513; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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