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Berkeley SD 87 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,429 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,429 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Berkeley SD 87 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#782 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,711 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
27%
# Black Students
571 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
24%
17%
# White Students
88 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
4%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
203
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
300
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,494 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,599 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,494
$22,162
Spending / Student
$21,599
$21,409
Best Berkeley SD 87 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Northlake Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Grades: 3-5
| 384 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
J W Riley Intermediate School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Grades: 3-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,429 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District is ranked #808 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley SD 87 School District?
70% of Berkeley SD 87 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% 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 13:1, 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 $21,599 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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