Top Rankings
Berkeley SD 87 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,147 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,147 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berkeley SD 87 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#766 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
74%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,847 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,638 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$102 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,847
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$47,638
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Berkeley SD 87 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 320 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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 380 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 2,147 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District is ranked #763 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley SD 87 School District?
74% of Berkeley SD 87 School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% 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 11:1, 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 $47,638 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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