Skokie 68 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,861 students in Skokie 68 School District. The top ranked public elementary schools in Skokie 68 School District are Jane Stenson School, Highland Elementary School and Old Orchard Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in Skokie 68 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Skokie 68 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (847) 676-9000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 3,010 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,861 Students | 1,298,709 Students |
| # of Teachers | 146 Teachers | 84,040 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Skokie 68 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 763 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #348 out of 944 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 37% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 3,638 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 572 Students | 65,860 Students |
| % Asian Students | 31% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 332 Students | 346,190 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 179 Students | 223,680 Students |
| % Black Students | 10% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 693 Students | 610,047 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 1,363 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 79 Students | 47,931 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 73 | 55,420 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 177 | 126,521 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 172 | 137,001 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 159 | 139,341 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 183 | 144,766 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 198 | 147,921 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 218 | 150,422 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 205 | 148,614 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 243 | 119,803 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 233 | 119,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 2,619 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 2,247 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 2,011 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 2,063 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 13 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $24,062 is higher than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,098 is higher than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $45 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $41 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,062 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,098 | $17,733 |
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Skokie 68 School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Jane Stenson School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%9201 Lockwood AveRank:8/Top 30%10
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-9480
Grades: K-5 | 373 students
- Rank: #22.Highland Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%9700 Crawford AveRank:8/Top 30%10
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9380
Grades: K-5 | 388 students
- Rank: #33.Old Orchard Junior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 30%9310 Kenton AveRank:6/Top 50%10
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9010
Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
- Rank: #44.Devonshire Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%9040 Kostner AveRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-9280
Grades: K-5 | 346 students
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