Top Rankings
Avoca SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in Avoca SD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Avoca SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
566 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avoca SD 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,173 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,299 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$41,173
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$38,299
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Avoca SD 37 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Avoca West Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District is ranked #16 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoca SD 37 School District?
51% of Avoca SD 37 School District students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Avoca SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,299 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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