The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Tioga Elementary School
Tioga Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bensenville, a mixed-character DuPage County village near O'Hare that combines residential neighborhoods with a major industrial and logistics base. The school enrolls a student body of moderate size that is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white, Asian, and Black students. Specific enrollment counts and free-or-reduced-price-lunch data were not available in the records reviewed.
The school's state assessment results show proficiency rates that fall below the midpoint among the county's districts. In mathematics, third graders achieved proficiency at a rate above some peers, but fourth and fifth graders showed notably weaker results, with fifth-grade math proficiency particularly low. English-language arts results were mixed: third-grade ELA proficiency lagged considerably, but fourth and fifth graders performed closer to or above the county median. Fifth-grade science proficiency also fell in the lower range. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places Tioga in the bottom quartile of DuPage County school districts. Note that sixth, seventh, and eighth grade test results are not shown, a gap explained by the fact that Tioga serves only through fifth grade.
These academic patterns warrant close attention from a parent considering the school. The school appears to face challenges in math instruction, particularly in the upper elementary grades, and in reading proficiency at third grade. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, asking what interventions or instructional changes are underway to strengthen performance in these areas. The uneven pattern across grades and subjects suggests the school may benefit from examining how it sequences and reinforces foundational skills.
The Bensenville School District, which includes Tioga, has completed substantial facility improvements without raising property taxes and recently funded a renovation of Blackhawk Middle School from existing cash reserves rather than through new debt or tax increases. The district has also adopted a "Portrait of a Graduate" framework created jointly in 2020 with partner districts, which shapes curriculum and how student competencies are framed across the K-8 program. These are signs of district-level stability and forward-thinking, though they do not directly address classroom-level academic performance.
Bensenville itself is experiencing growth and reinvestment, with new residential construction, restaurants, and retail activity drawing younger professional families attracted by proximity to O'Hare and the reputation of the schools. Home values and rents in the area are moderate for the region and have risen modestly year over year. The village has a walkable downtown core anchored by a Metra station on the Milwaukee District West Line, a public library, and the Redmond Recreational Complex with ice arenas and aquatic center. The broader job market is dominated by transportation, logistics, warehousing, and office support work tied to the airport and industrial parks.
Tioga Elementary is a neighborhood school with a diverse, growing community behind it. Its test results indicate it is working with a student population that may face academic challenges, though the specific reasons—whether related to instructional practice, student background, resource constraints, or other factors—would require conversation with school leadership. Families should approach the school as a place where active engagement and direct inquiry about academic support, intervention programs, and the school's plan to improve results is warranted.
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