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Judith Giacoma Elem School
Elementary School · Westville Cusd 2 · Westville, IL
A Westville Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 S Walnut, Westville, IL 61883
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Judith Giacoma Elem School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Judith Giacoma 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westville), 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
$53,676
Median home value
$97,000
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61883; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Salt Fork North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Pine Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 407 | 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.
Westville Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Judith Giacoma Elem School is listed in Westville CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judith Giacoma Elem School
Judith Giacoma Elem School is a public elementary school in Westville, IL, part of Westville Cusd 2, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,770 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judith Giacoma Elem School
What grades does Judith Giacoma Elem School serve?
Judith Giacoma Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Judith Giacoma Elem School?
Judith Giacoma Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith Giacoma Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Judith Giacoma Elem School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judith Giacoma Elem School rank in IL?
Judith Giacoma Elem School ranks #3,770 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Judith Giacoma Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Judith Giacoma Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Judith Giacoma Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judith Giacoma Elem School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Judith Giacoma Elem School a charter school?
No, Judith Giacoma Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Judith Giacoma Elem School a Title I school?
No, Judith Giacoma Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judith Giacoma Elem School?
64.9% of students at Judith Giacoma 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vermilion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (217) 267-3484
- Area population (ZIP 61883)
- 4,424
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 61883; 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
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