The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 18% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Perry Elementary School
Perry Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Carpentersville, a mid-sized Fox River suburb west of Chicago. The school enrolls a small student body with a notably concentrated demographic profile: most students are Hispanic, followed by a substantial share who are Black, with very few white or Asian students. Specific enrollment and demographic counts appear in the data section.
The school's state assessment results show proficiency rates that are well below the midpoint among districts in Kane County. In math, students in grades three through five show proficiency rates in the low to mid-range; fifth-grade math proficiency is particularly low. In English language arts, third and fourth graders score similarly to or slightly below their math peers, while fifth grade shows a modest uptick. Science proficiency in fifth grade is among the lowest measures the school reports. Across all subjects and grades tested, Perry's proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile when compared to other Kane County district schools. A parent may want to look into whether the school has identified specific instructional priorities in response to these results and what support structures exist for students working below proficiency benchmarks.
State assessment data come from Illinois's IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) and ISA 2.0 (Illinois Science Assessment) systems. The school achieved near-universal test participation, indicating reliable measurement.
Carpentersville itself is a community in transition. The historic core along Main Street near the Fox River remains relatively compact, but postwar suburban subdivisions to the west now define most of the village's character. Carpenter Park, the Fox River Trail, and library resources anchor civic life. The local economy centers on advanced manufacturing, logistics, and food processing; OTTO Engineering is the largest visible employer. Housing is moderately priced relative to the broader Chicago region and remains actively bought and sold, with new construction offered by local builders. The village describes itself as pro-growth, with planned infrastructure improvements including reconstruction of L.W. Besinger Drive and work on Amarillo Drive (where Perry sits). This growth context matters: the district has drawn an attendance boundary change effective for the 2026-27 school year that will direct some students from portions of Carpentersville toward Jacobs High School in Algonquin rather than Hampshire High, a shift families moving into the area should be aware of.
The broader school district, CUSD 300, is also in a planning and growth phase. It completed a Master Facility Plan called "Together for Tomorrow" in 2024 and is considering placing a facilities referendum on the November 2026 ballot to address capital needs tied to aging buildings and projected enrollment growth. The district budgets a modest annual facilities maintenance allowance; capital improvements would require voter approval and would carry tax implications for families.
Perry Elementary is a small, neighborhood-serving school in a community with real growth momentum and a mixed built environment. Its test results indicate students are facing meaningful academic challenges in core subjects, particularly in math and science by fifth grade. Understanding what targeted instruction and support the school offers, how families can engage in that work, and whether demographic isolation or resource constraints are factors would help a parent make a grounded decision about fit.
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