The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in English language arts. The lowest is 69% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Scott Elementary School
Scott Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Naperville, a large suburban community about a half-hour drive west of Chicago. The school enrolls a modest population with a balanced mix of student backgrounds. About three-fifths of students are white; the remaining enrollment includes substantial shares of Asian and Black students, with smaller populations of Hispanic and multiracial students.
In state testing conducted on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, Scott's performance shows a profile of strength in the upper grades and more variable results in third and fourth grades. Third-grade students performed in the solid mid-range in both math and English language arts, with a somewhat higher result in ELA. Fourth-grade ELA results were notably stronger, placing a clear majority of students at proficiency, though fourth-grade math proficiency fell below the third-grade level. Fifth grade stands out as the school's highest-performing level, with strong results across math, language arts, and science, with science proficiency in the mid-to-upper range. Compared to other districts serving similar or higher-income communities in DuPage County, Scott's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile.
Science testing, administered to fifth graders only, shows solid performance. State testing data was not available for grades six through eight, which is typical since those grades either are not served by this school or fall outside the elementary designation, and state testing may be limited in scope for upper elementary grades.
Naperville CUSD 203 has undergone significant curriculum changes in recent years. The district approved a multi-year K-12 literacy curriculum overhaul aimed at modernizing reading and language arts materials. At the secondary level, the district has expanded English Learner services and redesigned middle school elective pathways. It has also introduced eight new career-focused high school courses including a Biomedical Science pathway with Project Lead the Way offerings eligible for college credit, signaling a growing emphasis on college and career readiness. The district is also planning a broader "Innovative School Experience" redesign that would modify school schedules across all grade levels, though this proposal has been postponed pending further community consultation.
Naperville itself is on steady growth trajectory, with active residential development including new subdivisions and downtown infill housing. The community has a strong civic foundation anchored by the Naperville Public Library and its Riverwalk, downtown shops, and a network of parks. Housing values are substantial, reflecting the community's affluence and proximity to Chicago's job market. Median listing prices in the county market have risen modestly year over year. The area supports two Metra commuter stations serving weekday and weekend service to Chicago.
A parent may want to look into the school's specific support systems for fourth-grade math, given the dip in proficiency at that grade level, and to understand what instruction and interventions are in place to help students maintain or build on fifth-grade gains as they advance. The school's enrollment is small enough to likely offer a close-knit elementary experience, while still maintaining the resources and programs typical of a suburban district serving an affluent community.
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