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Dryden Elementary School vs. Westbrook Early Learning Center

Should you attend Dryden Elementary School or Westbrook Early Learning Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dryden Elementary School
722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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9/
10
Top 20%
Westbrook Early Learning Center
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Top Rankings

Dryden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dryden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Westbrook Early Learning Center serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-1
Total Students
505 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dryden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westbrook Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dryden Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westbrook Early Learning Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dryden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westbrook Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Early Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#496 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dryden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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45%
(Top 20% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dryden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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49%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dryden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dryden Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westbrook Early Learning Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
99
Kindergarten Students
58
126
Grade 1 Students
64
187
Grade 2 Students
99
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Grade 3 Students
94
-
Grade 4 Students
81
-
Grade 5 Students
87
-
Grade 6 Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dryden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westbrook Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dryden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westbrook Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dryden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westbrook Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dryden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westbrook Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dryden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westbrook Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dryden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westbrook Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dryden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westbrook Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Prospect School District 57 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dryden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington Heights School District 25 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
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