Northbrook School
Tel:
(815)539-6237
- Northbrook School serves 581 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Northbrook School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 581 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northbrook School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northbrook School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1534 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mendota CCSD 289 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northbrook School is Mendota Township High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dimmick Community Consolidated School (10.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mendota Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 2-4 | 355 students
0.8 miles
805 4th Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815)538-6226 0.8 2-4 355 - Mendota Blackstone Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-1 | 251 students
0.9 miles
1309 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815)539-6888 0.9 K-1 251 - Mendota Mendota Township High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 553 students
1.1 miles
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815)539-7446 1.1 9-12 553 - La Moille La Moille High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
8.5 miles
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815)638-2052 8.5 9-12 92 - Earlville Earlville Jr/sr High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 133 students
9.9 miles
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815)246-8361 9.9 9-12 133
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