Kirk School

520 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
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6/
10
Top 50%
Kirk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : 21-39%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Total Students (19-20)
184 students

Showing 2010–2020. View full 13-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data

Campus Size
11 acres

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
21-39%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Asian
(18-19)
13%
5%
Hispanic
(18-19)
26%
26%
Black
(18-19)
6%
17%
White
(18-19)
53%
48%
Two or more races
(18-19)
2%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kirk School often compared to?
Kirk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Ridge School, Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kirk School?
184 students attend Kirk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kirk School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Kirk School part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : 21-39%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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