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Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,132 students in Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
5,132 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
992 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
19%
5%
# Hispanic Students
556 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
60 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
3,277 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
64%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
241 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,235
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,241
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,271
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,385
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,540 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,485 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$40,540
$22,158
Spending / Student (19-20)
$37,485
$21,406
Best Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenbrook North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,052 students
Rank: #22.
Glenbrook South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4000 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,080 students
Rank: #33.
Glenbrook Off-campus Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1835 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Glenbrook Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-4709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District?
Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,132 students.
What is the rank of Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District?
Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District is ranked #20 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District?
64% of Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District?
Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Northfield TWP HSD 225 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,485 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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