Maple School

2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Maple School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : Maple School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 4.7 square miles in Northbrook, IL. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Maple School's student population of 451 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
451 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Maple School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#87 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
38%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
16%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
46%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.64

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Maple Mascot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple School's ranking?
Maple School is ranked #87 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maple School often compared to?
Maple Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Oaks Jr High School, Northbrook Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Maple School?
451 students attend Maple School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maple School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple School?
Maple School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple School offer ?
Maple School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maple School part of?
In what neighborhood is Maple School located?
Maple School is located in the Techny neighborhood of Northbrook, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Techny.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : Maple School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 4.7 square miles in Northbrook, IL. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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