Avoca SD 37 School District

2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091-1103
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Avoca SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 729 students in Avoca SD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Avoca SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
729 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Avoca SD 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#27 out of 926 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Avoca SD 37  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avoca SD 37  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avoca SD 37  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
199 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
27%
5%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
7 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
361 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
50%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
23
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
64
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,215 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,014 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Avoca SD 37  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Avoca SD 37  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,215
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Avoca SD 37  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,014
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Avoca SD 37  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Avoca SD 37 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
Math: 63% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Avoca West Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Grades: K-5
| 429 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 729 students.
What is the rank of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District is ranked #29 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoca SD 37 School District?
50% of Avoca SD 37 School District students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Avoca SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,014 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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