Skokie SD 73-5 School District

8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076-3402
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Skokie SD 73-5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,046 students in Skokie SD 73-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Skokie SD 73-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,046 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Skokie SD 73-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 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)
#269 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Skokie SD 73-5  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skokie SD 73-5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skokie SD 73-5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
325 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
31%
5%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
89 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
397 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
38%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
65
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
91
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# 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 $26,914 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,160 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Skokie SD 73-5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Skokie SD 73-5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,914
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Skokie SD 73-5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,160
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Skokie SD 73-5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Skokie SD 73-5 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
John Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Saint Louis Ave, John Mid
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Grades: 1-5
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
8100 Tripp Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1223
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Skokie SD 73-5 School District?
Skokie SD 73-5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,046 students.
What is the rank of Skokie SD 73-5 School District?
Skokie SD 73-5 School District is ranked #279 out of 918 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 Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie SD 73-5 School District?
38% of Skokie SD 73-5 School District students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie SD 73-5 School District?
Skokie SD 73-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Skokie SD 73-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,160 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,046 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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