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Berwyn North SD 98 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,483 students in Berwyn North SD 98 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Berwyn North SD 98 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,483 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berwyn North SD 98 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#554 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
79%
28%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,965 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,398 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,965
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,398
$21,244
Best Berwyn North SD 98 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Oak School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 15th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,483 students.
What is the rank of Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District is ranked #564 out of 844 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 Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
79% of Berwyn North SD 98 School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Berwyn North SD 98 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,398 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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