Kirk School

520 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
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Top 50%
Kirk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students (19-20)
167 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirk School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1716 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
21-39%
28%
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
13%
5%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
26%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kirk School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
6%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kirk School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
53%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kirk School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
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This chart display the diversity score of Kirk School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
28%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kirk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirk School's ranking?
Kirk School is ranked #1716 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kirk School often compared to?
Kirk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Ridge School, Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kirk School?
167 students attend Kirk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kirk School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Kirk School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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