East Maine SD 63 School District

10150 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1512
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Maine SD 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,478 students in East Maine SD 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Maine SD 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,478 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

East Maine SD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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)
#404 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Maine SD 63  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Maine SD 63  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.
28%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Maine SD 63  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:

0.76
0.68
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,056 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
800 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
27%
# Black Students
163 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
1,046 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
30%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
402 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
245
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
356
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
336
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
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 $19,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,585 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Maine SD 63  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
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of East Maine SD 63  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
$19,517
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Maine SD 63  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
$20,585
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Maine SD 63  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 East Maine SD 63 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gemini Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9401 N Hamlin Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Melzer School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
V H Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 N Ozanam Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Grades: PK
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,478 students.
What is the rank of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District is ranked #425 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Maine SD 63 School District?
30% of East Maine SD 63 School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Maine SD 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,585 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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