North Grove Elementary School
North Grove Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
North Grove Elementary School placed in the top 30% 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 48% (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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
North Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Grove Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 North Grove Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than 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 | #873 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 91% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sycamore CUSD 427 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Grove Elementary School is Sycamore High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sycamore Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sycamore Sycamore Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 854 students10
1.3 miles
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170 1.3 6-8 854 - Sycamore North Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 280 students10
1.7 miles
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209 1.7 K-5 280 - Sycamore Southeast Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 346 students10
2.7 miles
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219 2.7 K-5 346 - Sycamore West Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 282 students10
2.7 miles
240 Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8199 2.7 K-5 282 - Sycamore Sycamore High School Math: 43% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,221 student10
3.0 miles
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160 3 9-12 1,221
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