East Maine SD 63 School District

10150 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1512
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Maine SD 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,648 students in East Maine SD 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Maine SD 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,648 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Maine SD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#372 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
24%
28%
29%
30%
45%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
31%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
30%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,626 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,607
$21,990
Spending / Student
$19,626
$21,244

Best East Maine SD 63 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melzer School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9401 N Hamlin Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Gemini Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #55.
V H Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 N Ozanam Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Grades: PK
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,648 students.
What is the rank of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District is ranked #391 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Maine SD 63 School District?
31% of East Maine SD 63 School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Maine SD 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,626 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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