Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Signal Hill 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Signal Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Signal Hill Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Signal Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Signal Hill Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1716 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
48%
16%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Signal Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Signal Hill Elementary School is ranked #1716 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Signal Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Signal Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Valley School, High Mount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Signal Hill Elementary School?
286 students attend Signal Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Signal Hill Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Signal Hill Elementary School?
Signal Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Signal Hill Elementary School offer ?
Signal Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Signal Hill Elementary School part of?
Signal Hill Elementary School is part of Signal Hill SD 181 School District.
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