Timber Ridge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Timber Ridge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3205 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)31%
26%
Black
(19-20)8%
17%
White
(19-20)49%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Ridge School's ranking?
Timber Ridge School is ranked #3205 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Timber Ridge School often compared to?
Timber Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miner School, Kirk School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Timber Ridge School?
88 students attend Timber Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Timber Ridge School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Timber Ridge School part of?
Timber Ridge School is part of Nw Suburban Special Educ Org School District.
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