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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 622 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 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
4,398 Schools
# Students
622 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avoca SD 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)65%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
52%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,929 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,209 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,929
$22,423
Spending / Student
$42,209
$21,662
Best Avoca SD 37 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Avoca West Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District is ranked #16 out of 844 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?
52% of Avoca SD 37 School District students are White, 24% 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 9:1, 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 $42,209 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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