Niles Central
Niles Central serves 28 students in grades 9-12.
Niles Central placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Niles Central places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Niles Central's student population of 28 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 28 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Niles Central is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Niles Central is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #693 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | 39% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-79% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 56% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Niles TWP HSD 219 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Niles Central is Niles West High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomas Edison Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Skokie Niles West High School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,435 students10
0.4 miles
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510 0.4 9-12 2,435 - Morton Grove Thomas Edison Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 529 students10
0.8 miles
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210 0.8 3-5 529 - Skokie Lincoln Junior High School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 538 students10
1.0 miles
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545 1 6-8 538 - Chicago Wildwood Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 494 students10
1.0 miles
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188 1 K-8 494 - Skokie Fairview South Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 718 students10
1.1 miles
7040 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-1050 1.1 K-8 718
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