Overview

West Elementary School is a public school in Sycamore, IL. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427.

School Rating

West Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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4.0
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Neighborhood

718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
School leader: Ms Emily Waller
(815) 899-8219
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  • 8 /10
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • 8 /10
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  • 3 /10
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  • 5 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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