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#1672 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Westfield School
Elementary School · Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 · Winthrop Harbor, IL
A Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2309 9th St, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westfield School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westfield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,115
Median home value
$238,000
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westfield School is listed in Winthrop Harbor SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westfield School
Westfield School is a public elementary school in Winthrop Harbor, IL, part of Winthrop Harbor Sd 1, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westfield School
What grades does Westfield School serve?
Westfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Westfield School?
Westfield School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westfield School rank in IL?
Westfield School ranks #1,672 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Westfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Westfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westfield School a charter school?
No, Westfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westfield School a Title I school?
No, Westfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield School?
57.7% of students at Westfield 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (847) 872-5438
- Area population (ZIP 60096)
- 6,626
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 60096; 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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