Westmont Community Guide
Community Overview
Westmont is a town of about 22,000, adjoining Oak Brook and Hinsdale, 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include an active park district program. Six public schools, for children from Kindergarten through High School, are located within its borders. Most grade schoolchildren attend unit district 201 (K-12th. grades). Secondary students go to Westmont High School in district 201, or Hinsdale South or Central in district 86, as well as Downers Grove High in district 99. (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, 56, 53, and 83). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra on the Burlington Northern (BN) line. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 30-45 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 630-968-0560. NICOR: 630-629-4000.
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-968-0560.
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-968-2152.
Westmont Public Library: 428 N. Cass Ave., 630-969-5625.
Hinsdale Hospital: 630-887-2400 LaGrange Memorial Hospital: 708-352-1200
Good Samaritan Hospital: 630-963-5900 Memorial Hospital (Elmhurst): 630-833-1400
Web Site Address:
http://www.villageprofile.com/westmont/westmont1.html#educationHinsdale Township High School District 86 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Hinsdale Township High School District 86
55th. & Grant St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-325-2950
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Sports, Band, Chorus, Computer Literacy, Counseling, Foreign Language.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Swimming Pool.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, P.E., Library, Art, Music, Social Work, Guidance, Vocational Education.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Elective Courses: Drawing, Painting, Advertising & Illustration, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Ceramics/Sculpture, Ideas In Art, Art History, Studio Art.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, History, English, Art.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted, Hearing-Impaired (Hinsdale South houses hearing-impaired program for all of DuPage & Western Cook Counties). Tutoring, Resource Services provided.
Extra-Curricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, Theater/Drama, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.district86.k12.il.us/district86_home_page.html
District Schools
Hinsdale Central High. 55th. & Grant St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, 630-887-1340.
Web Site Address
: http://www.district86.k12.il.us/admin/Central.htmlHinsdale Township High School South
. 7401 Clarendon Hills, Darien, IL 60559, 630-887-1730.Web Site Address
: http://www.district86.k12.il.us/south/index.htmlSchool System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
School Enrollment |
District Enrollment |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
Hinsdale Central |
9-12 |
1984 |
3587 |
232 |
20.4% |
79.6% |
17.4:1 |
$10,957 |
Hinsdale South |
9-12 |
1603 |
3587 |
232 |
20.4% |
79.6% |
17.4:1 |
$10,957 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Hinsdale District 86 |
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 |
285 |
336 |
28.9 |
313 |
306 |
95.1% |
24 |
School Averages |
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Hinsdale Central |
301 |
355 |
29.3 |
324 |
324 |
97.3% |
24.5 |
Hinsdale South |
264 |
311 |
28.5 |
299 |
285 |
92.3% |
23.4 |
Community High School District 99 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Community High School District 99
1860 63rd. St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630-719-5400
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Chorus, Band, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library, Vocational Education.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered students. Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://d99-netra.csd99.k12.il.us/
District Schools
Downers Grove South High. 1436 Norfolk St., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-852-0600.
Downers Grove North High. 4436 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-852-0400.
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 |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Downers Grove North |
9-12 |
2,130 |
5,164 |
309 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.9:1 |
$9,121 |
Downers Grove South |
9-12 |
3,034 |
5,164 |
309 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.9:1 |
$9,121 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Downers Grove District 99 |
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 |
259 |
313 |
27.8 |
288 |
272 |
92% |
23.3 |
School Averages |
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Downers Grove North |
267 |
317 |
28.1 |
291 |
281 |
92.3% |
23.5 |
Downers Grove South |
254 |
310 |
27.5 |
286 |
266 |
91.8% |
23.2 |
Westmont C. U. District 201 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Westmont C. U. District 201
909 Oakwood Dr.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-969-3793
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Chorus (Junior High/High School), Sports, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, (Junior High/High School), PTA, Counseling, Preschool Screening, Early Childhood, Gifted Program (Junior High), English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Language, Summer School, Tutoring (Homebound).
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library.
Curriculum (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Curriculum (Grade/Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports (Middle/High School), Band, Chorus, School Clubs, Theater/Drama (High School).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/
District Schools:
Westmont High School
. 909 Oakwood Dr., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-654-3043.Web Site Address: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/SrHigh
Westmont Junior High
. 944 Oakwood Dr., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-654-2188.Web Site Address: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/JrHigh
Manning Elementary
. 200 N. Linden St., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-969-3793.Web Site Address: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/Manning
Miller Elementary
. 125 W. Traube Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-969-2177Web Site Address: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/Miller
South Elementary
. 133 S. Grant St., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-971-4370.Web Site Address
: http://www.westmont.dupage.k12.il.us/SouthSchool 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 Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio - Elementary - Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
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Westmont High |
9-12 |
483 |
1,645 |
103 |
34.1% |
65.9% |
N/A |
16:1 |
$8,578 |
Westmont Junior High |
6-8 |
373 |
1,645 |
103 |
34.1% |
65.9% |
20.4:1 |
N/A |
$8,578 |
J T Manning Elementary |
PK-5 |
316 |
1,645 |
103 |
34.1% |
65.9% |
20.4:1 |
N/A |
$8,578 |
C E Miller Elementary |
PK-5 |
306 |
1,645 |
103 |
34.1% |
65.9% |
20.4:1 |
N/A |
$8,578 |
South Elementary |
PK-5 |
167 |
1,645 |
103 |
34.1% |
65.9% |
20.4:1 |
N/A |
$8,578 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Westmont C U School District 201 |
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 |
252 |
288 |
26.5 |
300 |
280 |
90.3% |
23.2 |
|
School Averages |
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Westmont High |
252 |
288 |
26.5 |
300 |
280 |
90.3% |
23.2 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Westmont C U School District 201 |
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 |
322 |
294 |
278 |
356 |
334 |
357 |
20.2 |
23.7 |
26.4 |
School Averages |
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Westmont Junior High |
N/A |
294 |
278 |
N/A |
334 |
357 |
N/A |
23.7 |
26.4 |
J T Manning Elementary |
348 |
N/A |
N/A |
370 |
N/A |
N/A |
20 |
N/A |
N/A |
C E Miller Elementary |
288 |
N/A |
N/A |
325 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
South Elementary |
336 |
N/A |
N/A |
388 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Westmont C U School District 201 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
330 |
298 |
330 |
317 |
School Averages |
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Westmont Junior High |
N/A |
298 |
N/A |
317 |
J T Manning Elementary |
332 |
N/A |
354 |
N/A |
C E Miller Elementary |
298 |
N/A |
312 |
N/A |
South Elementary |
288 |
N/A |
312 |
N/A |
Maercker School District 60 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Maercker School District 60
5800 Homes Ave.
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
630-323-2086
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), P.E. Classes, Art Instruction.
Features: Gym(s), Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (PreK-5th. Grades).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Tables below.
District Schools:
Westview Hills Middle School. 630 65th. St., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, 630-963-1450.
Maercker Elementary. 5827 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, 630-968-6165.
Holmes Elementary. 5800 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, 630-323-2086.
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 |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Westview Hills Middle |
6-8 |
432 |
1,204 |
69 |
52.3% |
47.7% |
20.4:1 |
$5,189 |
Holmes Elementary |
PK-2 |
369 |
1,204 |
69 |
52.3% |
47.7% |
20.4:1 |
$5,189 |
Maercker Elementary |
3-5 |
403 |
1,204 |
69 |
52.3% |
47.7% |
20.4:1 |
$5,189 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Maercker District 60 |
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 |
307 |
299 |
287 |
359 |
360 |
341 |
19.6 |
23.2 |
26.5 |
School Averages |
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Westview Hills Middle |
N/A |
299 |
287 |
N/A |
360 |
341 |
N/A |
23.2 |
26.5 |
Maercker Elementary |
307 |
N/A |
N/A |
359 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Maercker District 60 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
344 |
338 |
349 |
340 |
School Averages |
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Westview Hills Middle |
N/A |
338 |
N/A |
340 |
Maercker Elementary |
344 |
N/A |
349 |
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.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Holy Trinity School |
25 E. Richmond St. |
630-971-0184 |
PreK-8th. |
$1330 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
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.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Children's World |
251 W. 63rd. St. |
630-964-1644 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:15 |
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Precious Commodities Children's Center |
11 E. Ogden Ave. |
630-964-9811 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
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Downers Grove Montessori School |
909 Oakwood Dr. |
630-971-0280 |
6 weeks to 11 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$140-$188 |
I Can Preschool |
40 N. Lincoln St. |
630-969-0630 |
3-5 |
9:00 - 2:30 |
$75 (2x), $95 (3x) |
Kids's Choice |
20 W. 63rd. St. |
630-852-5464 |
5-12 |
6:00 AM-6:30 PM |
$131 (K), $61-$86 (SA) |
Children's World |
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. |
630-654-4878 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 -6:30 |
$138 |
Recreation
Westmont Park District
75 E. Richmond
Westmont, IL 60559
630-963-5252
Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps:
Reading/Stories, Arts & Crafts, Music, Science & Nature, Fitness, Cooking, Water Safety, Computers, Dance, Ballet, Karate, Ice Skating, Tae Kwon Do, Horsemanship, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Downhill Skiing, Swimming.Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ice Skating, Arts & Crafts, Boating Safety, Pet Obedience Training, Dance, Computers, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country Skiing, Softball, Downhill Skiing, Swimming.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Newsletter, Speakers, Bowling, Nutrition Program, Trips, Tours, Bridge, Health Insurance Information, Driving, Financial Planning, Fitness.
Equipment/Physical Features: Computer(s), Handicapped Accessible, Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields, Golf Course.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Additional Services through the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR).
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp, Child Care.