The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Wood View Elem School
Wood View Elementary is a six-grade school in Bolingbrook serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It enrolls a diverse student body across a mid-sized building, with substantial shares of Hispanic and Black students, plus smaller populations of Asian, white, and multiracial learners. Economically targeted assistance eligibility data was not available, so a parent should verify the school's free-and-reduced lunch rate directly with the district if that matters to them.
The school's academic profile shows a grade-level split: third grade performed considerably better than the upper grades. In third-grade math and English language arts, the school's proficiency rates were in the mid-range, broadly in line with schools across Will County. By fourth grade, math proficiency dropped sharply, and fifth grade saw the weakest results across math, English, and science—proficiency fell to roughly one in three students in math and science, and to about one in two in English. The decline from third to fifth is steep enough that a parent may want to look into further details with the school about what drives that pattern and whether specific supports or interventions exist for upper elementary. The state testing system was revised this year, which affects trend comparability, so this year's baseline is the first under a new rubric.
When compared against other schools in Will County, Wood View's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint, reflecting the lower performance in fourth and fifth grades pulling the school average down. Students sit at about the median for Will County schools in the middle elementary years, then significantly below in the upper elementary. Attendance and graduation data do not apply; the school serves early elementary grades not yet tested at the secondary level.
Wood View is part of Valley View Community Unit School District 365U, which covers Bolingbrook and Romeoville. The district has made notable gains in recent years in college and career readiness, with the share of students meeting those benchmarks more than tripling since 2021. The district earned an upgraded bond rating from Moody's in 2023 and has not asked taxpayers for an additional levy in many years, signaling financial stability and low property-tax pressure for residents. Starting in 2023-24, the district shifted its school start times and introduced two early-release days per month, a change families need to plan around for childcare and work schedules.
The Bolingbrook setting is typical of southwest suburban Chicago: dispersed, car-dependent, with subdivisions, commercial strips, and industrial corridors spread across 25 square miles. The landscape is designed around driving; a Walk Score of 34 reflects that everyday errands require a car. The Promenade shopping center is the main walkable node, and the village maintains over 20 miles of paved multi-use trails linking neighborhoods, parks, and schools. The housing market in Will County has seen modest appreciation and current median listing prices remain accessible; rents have risen faster, and the median mortgage as a share of household income sits at about one-third. Bolingbrook's major employers span Ulta Beauty, WeatherTech, Goya, warehouse and distribution operations tied to Interstate corridors, and Adventist Hospital. The village has experienced waves of development since the 1950s, and new residential projects continue to move forward through the planning pipeline, with Pulte Homes most active in the market. Public transit via Pace Suburban Bus connects Bolingbrook to Chicago through two park-and-rides on the I-55 corridor.
Wood View fits families seeking an elementary school in an established suburban district with improving academic momentum at the high school level, stable property taxes, and a diverse peer community. The school's upper elementary performance warrants direct conversation with staff about whether the gap reflects natural grade progression, specific curriculum changes, or whether supports exist for students in that transition. For families whose children are strong in early grades, understanding what shifts at fourth and fifth grade will help set realistic expectations and identify any additional resources the family might need to access.
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