The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jamie Mcgee Elementary School
Jamie McGee Elementary is a school of about five classrooms per grade, spanning kindergarten through fifth grade, located in Bolingbrook's suburban residential landscape. The school sits within Valley View Community Unit School District 365U, which spans Bolingbrook and Romeoville and has recently strengthened its reputation through expanded college-credit and dual-enrollment pathways at the high school level.
The student body is notably diverse, with substantial Hispanic and Black enrollment, meaningful Asian and white representation, and smaller numbers of students identifying as two or more races. Free-or-reduced-price lunch participation data is not reported in the school's public record, so a parent seeking clarity on that marker should contact the school directly. English learner and special education counts are also not publicly reported.
State testing results from the most recent school year show that math and reading proficiency remain below the midpoint within Will County district comparison. In third grade, students reached proficiency in math at a modest rate; fourth grade proficiency declined noticeably in both subjects; fifth grade saw a slight improvement in reading but remained weak in math and science. The school reports full test participation and 100 percent test completion rates, so the numbers reflect the whole cohort. Grade six data was not included, a gap that reflects the school's K-5 configuration. Across the county's districts, Jamie McGee's overall proficiency index sits below the median, a signal that families prioritizing top-percentile academic outcomes may want to look into the school's remediation and enrichment strategies in deeper conversation with staff.
The neighborhood around the school is typical suburban Bolingbrook: car-dependent, with homes and townhomes as the default housing type. Single-family home values in the 60440 zip code (Bolingbrook core) sit in the low hundreds of thousands, with month-to-month rental rates rising at a brisk pace. The area has strong schools nearby in nearby suburban districts, so parents have options. Housing inventory is modest and active listings favor sellers slightly. The broader Will County market continues to see development activity, though Bolingbrook's own growth has moderated from its 1990s boom.
Valley View CUSD has publicly reported recent positive movement: the district tripled its share of students meeting college and career readiness benchmarks between 2021 and 2025, anchored by expanded AP and dual-credit course offerings. The district also received a Moody's bond-rating upgrade in 2023 and has not requested a property tax levy increase since the 2000s, a condition that creates unusual stability for homeowners long term. One operational detail worth noting: starting in 2023-24, the district moved to two early-release days per month across K-12, a schedule change that touches childcare and work planning for families.
Jamie McGee's proficiency profile warrants a direct conversation with the school about its response to test results, particularly the grade-to-grade pattern in math. The school's diverse peer environment and its membership in a district with recent upward momentum in college readiness are genuine assets. But test performance, especially at the elementary level, matters for readiness at the secondary stage, and a parent considering this school should understand the support pathways in place for students not meeting grade-level benchmarks.
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