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Avoca Sd 37 School District

School District · Wilmette, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 622

Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

9.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Avg Rating

9.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#12 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+3.1

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$31,147

+$14,457 vs Illinois median

District size

622 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Avoca Sd 37

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Marie Murphy School	9.5 / 10	Middle	—	267
2	Avoca West Elem School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	355

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About Avoca Sd 37

Avoca Sd 37 is a Wilmette, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 622 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. District-level spending was $31,147 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 9.3/10, Avoca Sd 37 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Marie Murphy School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Avoca Sd 37 students show an average math proficiency of 79.1% and ELA proficiency of 80.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in Avoca Sd 37, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency79.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency80.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Avoca Sd 37 with test data.

Schools in Avoca Sd 37

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Avoca West Elem School

3559.1

Middle Schools1

Marie Murphy School

2679.5

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Wilmette
Total Enrollment: 622
Teachers (FTE): 69
District spending per student: $31,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Avoca Sd 37?

Avoca Sd 37 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Avoca Sd 37?

The average composite rating for Avoca Sd 37 is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Avoca Sd 37?

Avoca Sd 37's district-level spending was $31,147 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Avoca Sd 37?

The average student-teacher ratio in Avoca Sd 37 is 9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Avoca Sd 37?

Marie Murphy School is the highest-rated school in Avoca Sd 37 with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Avoca Sd 37?

Across schools in Avoca Sd 37 with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 9.3/10
Math Proficiency: 79.1%
ELA Proficiency: 80.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.