For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,143 students in Berkeley SD 87 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Berkeley SD 87 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,143 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berkeley SD 87 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#766 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
74%
28%
% Black
21%
16%
% White
3%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,497 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,481 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,497
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,481
$21,244
Best Berkeley SD 87 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northlake Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
J W Riley Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,143 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District is ranked #765 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley SD 87 School District?
74% of Berkeley SD 87 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Berkeley SD 87 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,481 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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