Jay Stream Middle School vs. Heritage Lakes Elementary School
Should you attend Jay Stream Middle School or Heritage Lakes Elementary School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jay Stream Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Heritage Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Jay Stream Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Lakes 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
572 students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#707 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
68
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
-
83
Grade 4 Students
-
77
Grade 5 Students
-
61
Grade 6 Students
196
-
Grade 7 Students
183
-
Grade 8 Students
193
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
26%
% Hispanic
30%
20%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
40%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%