Braeside Elementary School
Braeside Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Braeside Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Braeside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
School Overview
Braeside Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 255 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Braeside Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Braeside Elementary School is 0.21, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #76 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Shore 112 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Braeside Elementary School is Highland Park High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edgewood Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ravinia Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Highland Park Ravinia Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 232 students10
0.9 miles
763 Dean Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700 0.9 K-5 232 - Glencoe West School Math: 73% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-4 | 261 students10
1.3 miles
1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-6600 1.3 3-4 261 - Highland Park Edgewood Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 526 students10
1.5 miles
929 Edgewood Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201 1.5 6-8 526 - Northbrook North Shore Academy Elementary School Special Education School Grades: 4 | 38 students
1.7 miles
255 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-7905 1.7 4 38 - Glencoe Central School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-8 | 546 students10
1.8 miles
620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600 1.8 5-8 546
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