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Middlefork Primary School vs. Romona Elementary School

Should you attend Middlefork Primary School or Romona Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Middlefork Primary School
405 Wagner Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Romona Elementary School
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Middlefork Primary 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Romona Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-4
Total Students
239 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middlefork Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Romona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middlefork Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Romona Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middlefork Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Romona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middlefork Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Romona Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilmette School District 39 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#154 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#42 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middlefork Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Romona Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in IL)
69%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middlefork Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Romona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middlefork Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Romona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Middlefork Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Romona Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
39
Kindergarten Students
44
80
Grade 1 Students
68
72
Grade 2 Students
53
94
Grade 3 Students
67
90
Grade 4 Students
-
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Romona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Romona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Romona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Romona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middlefork Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Romona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilmette School District 39 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middlefork Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Romona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middlefork Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sunset Ridge School District 29 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Romona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilmette School District 39 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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