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#975 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 26% in state

John R Tibbott Elem School

Elementary School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Bolingbrook, IL

A Valley View Cusd 365u elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

520 Gary Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$22,208
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at John R Tibbott Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John R Tibbott 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated969/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$95,120

Median home value

$262,100

Median rent

$1,648/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.4 mi161Compare →
Jonas E Salk Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.6 mi390Compare →
Midwest Christian Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–60.6 mi35Compare →
Bernard J Ward Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.9 mi375Compare →

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.

Valley View Cusd 365u

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 20
District spending per student
$22,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

John R Tibbott Elem School is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John R Tibbott Elem School

John R Tibbott Elem School is a public elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John R Tibbott Elem School

What grades does John R Tibbott Elem School serve?

John R Tibbott Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John R Tibbott Elem School?

John R Tibbott Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Tibbott Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at John R Tibbott Elem School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John R Tibbott Elem School rank in IL?

John R Tibbott Elem School ranks #975 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is John R Tibbott Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

John R Tibbott Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 John R Tibbott Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John R Tibbott Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John R Tibbott Elem School a charter school?

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

Is John R Tibbott Elem School a Title I school?

No, John R Tibbott Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R Tibbott Elem School?

67.3% of students at John R Tibbott 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
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 60440)
52,074
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
37.7
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 60440; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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