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William Holliday Elementary School vs. Pontiac Jr High School

Should you attend William Holliday Elementary School or Pontiac Jr High 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
William Holliday Elementary School
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pontiac Jr High School
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

William Holliday Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Pontiac Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Holliday 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 218 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac Jr High 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
410 students
218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Holliday Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pontiac Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Holliday Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pontiac Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Holliday Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pontiac Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Holliday Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1989 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1507 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Holliday Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pontiac Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
23%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Holliday Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Holliday Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Holliday Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pontiac Jr High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
52
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Kindergarten Students
49
-
Grade 1 Students
66
-
Grade 2 Students
59
-
Grade 3 Students
70
-
Grade 4 Students
58
-
Grade 5 Students
56
-
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
73
Grade 8 Students
-
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Holliday Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Holliday Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Holliday Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Holliday Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Holliday Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pontiac Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Holliday Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Holliday Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Holliday Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pontiac Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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