Skokie SD 69 School District

5050 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077-2578
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Skokie SD 69 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 1,754 students in Skokie SD 69 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Skokie SD 69 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
4,387 Schools
# Students
1,754 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Skokie SD 69 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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)
#463 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Skokie SD 69  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skokie SD 69  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skokie SD 69  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
562 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
32%
5%
# Hispanic Students
314 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
27%
# Black Students
193 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
11%
17%
# White Students
551 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
32%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
135
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
178
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
189
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 $23,191 is higher 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 $40,200 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Skokie SD 69  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$71 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Skokie SD 69  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,191
$22,158
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Skokie SD 69  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$40,200
$21,406
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Skokie SD 69  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Skokie SD 69 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Grades: 3-5
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Grades: PK-2
| 597 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,754 students.
What is the rank of Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 School District is ranked #466 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 69 School District?
32% of Skokie SD 69 School District students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 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 69 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,200 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,754 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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