Geneva Community Guide
Community Overview
Geneva is a village of about 15,000 37 miles west of downtown Chicago. Known for its Victorian-style shopping district, Geneva also has undergone industrial development. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Geneva Park District. Area schoolchildren attend unit district 304 (Kindergarten-12th. grade). *See below for details on schools.
Transportation needs are
served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Routes 64 - North Ave., 31, and 25). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 630-232-0854 NICOR: 630-892-8821.
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661. Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Geneva Public Library: 127 James, 630-232-0780.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911, otherwise 630-232-2530.
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies, otherwise 630-232-4736.
St. Joseph Hospital: 630-931-1800
Mercy Center: 630-859-2222 Delnor Community Hospital: 630-208-3000
Web Site Addresses:
http://www.villageprofile.com/geneva/geneva1.html#education, http://www.www-geneva.comGeneva C. U. School District 304 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Geneva C. U. School District 304
400 McKinley Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-0678
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Gifted Program, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Summer School, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Foreign Language (High School), Hot Lunch Program, PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5), Handicapped Accessible.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Vocational Education (High School), Gifted/Talented, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Elective Courses: Creative Writing, Economics, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Painting, Sculpture.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Breakfast.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Severely/Profoundly Retarded, Gifted/Talented, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/home.htm
District Schools:
Geneva High School
. 415 Logan Ave., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-7500.Web Site Address
: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/GHS/ghshome.htmGeneva Middle School
. 1415 Viking Dr., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-0884.Web Site Address
: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/GMS/welcome.htmCoultrap Elementary
. 1114 Peyton St., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-2022.Web Site Address
: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/CES/ceshome.htmHarrison St. Elementary
. 201 N. Harrison St., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-0883.Web Site Address
: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/HSS/hsshome.htmWestern Ave. Elementary
. 1500 Western Ave., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-8324.Web Site Address
: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/WAS/washome.htmMill Creek Elementary
. 39W555 Keslinger Rd., Geneva, IL 60134, 630-208-7592.Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.avenew.com/comnity/educate/kane.d304/MCS/mcshome.htm
School System Statistics
|
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio Elementary/Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
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Geneva High |
9-12 |
1,091 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
N/A |
20.1:1 |
$6,077 |
|
Geneva Middle |
6-8 |
969 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$6,077 |
|
Coultrap Elementary |
K-5 |
589 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$6,077 |
|
Harrison Street Elementary |
K-5 |
651 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$6,077 |
|
Western Avenue Elementary |
K-5 |
557 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$6,077 |
|
Mill Creek Elementary |
K-5 |
319 |
4,176 |
224 |
50.6% |
49.4% |
20.5:1 |
N/A |
$6,077 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
|
Geneva Unit District 304 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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|
Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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|
Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
|
District Averages |
250 |
310 |
27.3 |
288 |
277 |
94.6% |
22.7 |
|
School Averages |
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Geneva High |
250 |
310 |
27.3 |
288 |
277 |
94.6% |
22.7 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
|
Geneva Unit District 304 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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|
Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
|
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
|
District Averages |
310 |
289 |
272 |
330 |
305 |
329 |
20.7 |
24.2 |
26.2 |
|
School Averages |
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|
Geneva Middle |
N/A |
289 |
272 |
N/A |
305 |
329 |
N/A |
24.2 |
26.2 |
|
Coultrap Elementary |
314 |
N/A |
N/A |
355 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Harrison Street Elementary |
299 |
N/A |
N/A |
304 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Western Avenue Elementary |
305 |
N/A |
N/A |
320 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Mill Creek Elementary |
334 |
N/A |
N/A |
353 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
|
Geneva Unit District 304 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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|
Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
|
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
|
District Averages |
300 |
290 |
323 |
288 |
|
School Averages |
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|
Geneva Middle |
N/A |
290 |
N/A |
288 |
|
Coultrap Elementary |
302 |
N/A |
332 |
N/A |
|
Harrison Street Elementary |
289 |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
|
Western Avenue Elementary |
308 |
N/A |
334 |
N/A |
|
Mill Creek Elementary |
304 |
N/A |
319 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
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Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
|
St. Peter School |
1881 Kaneville Rd. |
630-232-0476 |
PreK - 8th |
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Faith Christian Schools |
1745 Kaneville Rd. |
630-232-7779 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2,850 |
Child Care Centers and Preschools
Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
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Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
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Learning Tree Child Development Center |
P.O. Box 281 |
630-232-0907 |
2-12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
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Mansio Mens Montessori School |
102 Howard St. |
630-232-6750 |
6 weeks to 5 |
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KinderCare |
1400 Hill Rd. |
630-232-1703 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
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Country Corner Nursery School |
0N988 Bartelt Rd. |
630-232-1090 |
3-6 |
9:30 - 3:30 |
$60 (2x), $85 (3x) |
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La Petite Academy |
2423 Fargo Blvd. |
630-232-4890 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$132 (2); $122 (P); $115 (K); $82 (SA) |
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KinderCare |
2323 Fargo Blvd. |
630-232-1699 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:00 - 6:30 |
$135 (P) |
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Hand in Hand Christian Preschool |
2300 South St. |
630-208-4903 |
3 to 6 |
8:30 -2:30 |
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Recreation
Geneva Park District
710 Western Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-4542
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Sports Fields, Golf Course, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Jogging Paths, Handicapped Accessible.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Karate, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Cooking.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Racquetball, Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Dance, Arts & Crafts.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Neighbor to Neighbor Program, Trips, Tours, Senior's Group, Computers, Fitness, Golf, Swimming.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association.
Other Services: Child Care, Summer Day Camp, Preschool.