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Whitman Post Elementary School vs. Shirland C C School

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School Overview

School
Whitman Post Elementary School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Shirland C C School
8020 North St
Shirland, IL 61079
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Whitman Post 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%)

Shirland C C 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades 3-5, Whitman Post 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shirland C C 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
525 students
105 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitman Post 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 Shirland C C School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitman Post Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shirland C C School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitman Post 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 Shirland C C School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Post Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#543 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#463 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitman Post Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shirland C C School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in IL)
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitman Post Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockton School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shirland C C School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitman Post Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockton School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shirland C C School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Whitman Post Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shirland C C School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
-
13
Grade 1 Students
-
11
Grade 2 Students
-
10
Grade 3 Students
161
18
Grade 4 Students
163
11
Grade 5 Students
201
12
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
-
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitman Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitman Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitman Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockton School District 140 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 Black at Shirland C C School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% White
76%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitman Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitman Post Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockton School District 140 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 two or more races at Shirland C C School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitman Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 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
19%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitman Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockton School District 140 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 Shirland C C School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitman Post Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockton School District 140 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 reduced-price lunch at Shirland C C School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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