Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Mount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Mount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
High Mount Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Mount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Mount Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2240 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
38%
16%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Mount Elementary School's ranking?
High Mount Elementary School is ranked #2240 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are High Mount Elementary School often compared to?
High Mount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend High Mount Elementary School?
326 students attend High Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High Mount Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Mount Elementary School?
High Mount Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does High Mount Elementary School offer ?
High Mount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Mount Elementary School part of?
High Mount Elementary School is part of High Mount SD 116 School District.
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