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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,478 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
3,478 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Maine SD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.68
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,056 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
800 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
27%
# Black Students
163 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
1,046 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
30%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
402 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
356
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
336
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# 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 $19,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,585 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,517
$22,158
Spending / Student
$20,585
$21,406
Best East Maine SD 63 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melzer School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9401 N Hamlin Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Gemini Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #55.
V H Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8901 N Ozanam Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
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 3,478 students.
What is the rank of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District is ranked #390 out of 845 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?
30% of East Maine SD 63 School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
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 $20,585 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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