Wood Oaks Jr High School

1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Wood Oaks Jr High School's student population of 495 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood Oaks Jr High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#34 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
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68%
28%
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70%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
21%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
72%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Wood Oaks Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wood Oaks Jr High School's ranking?
Wood Oaks Jr High School is ranked #34 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wood Oaks Jr High School often compared to?
Wood Oaks Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple School, Northbrook Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Wood Oaks Jr High School?
495 students attend Wood Oaks Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wood Oaks Jr High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Oaks Jr High School?
Wood Oaks Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood Oaks Jr High School offer ?
Wood Oaks Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wood Oaks Jr High School part of?
Wood Oaks Jr High School is part of Northbrook ESD 27 School District.

School Reviews

2   7/19/2010
I found the school over-all should attend diversity classes. My child was called an inappropriate name (the N-Word), and they said they saw nothing wrong with it.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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