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4.7 avg / 10

Berkeley Sd 87 School District

School District · Berkeley, Illinois

Students: 2,143
Teachers (FTE): 179

Avg Rating

4.7

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,832

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Berkeley Sd 87?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Berkeley Sd 87 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Northlake Middle School

5.4/10

Northlake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Macarthur Middle School

5.3/10

Berkeley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

J W Riley Intermediate School

5.3/10

Northlake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#576 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,832

+$3,142 vs Illinois median

District size

2,143 students

Larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Berkeley Sd 87 ranks #576 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Berkeley Sd 87's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northlake Middle School (5.4/10), Macarthur Middle School (5.3/10), and J W Riley Intermediate School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Berkeley Sd 87

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Northlake Middle School 5.4 / 10
2 Macarthur Middle School 5.3 / 10
3 J W Riley Intermediate School 5.3 / 10
4 Sunnyside Intermediate School 4.4 / 10
5 Whittier Primary School 3.8 / 10
6 Jefferson Primary School 3.8 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Berkeley Sd 87

Berkeley Sd 87 is a Berkeley, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,143 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $19,832 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.7/10, Berkeley Sd 87 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northlake Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.

In standardized testing, Berkeley Sd 87 students show an average math proficiency of 37.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Berkeley Sd 87, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.2%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Berkeley Sd 87 with test data.

District Details

City
Berkeley
Total Enrollment
2,143
Teachers (FTE)
179
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berkeley Sd 87?

Berkeley Sd 87 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Berkeley Sd 87?

The average composite rating for Berkeley Sd 87 is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Berkeley Sd 87?

Berkeley Sd 87 spends $19,832 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Berkeley Sd 87?

The average student-teacher ratio in Berkeley Sd 87 is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Berkeley Sd 87?

Northlake Middle School is the highest-rated school in Berkeley Sd 87 with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What are the test scores in Berkeley Sd 87?

Across schools in Berkeley Sd 87 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Berkeley Sd 87 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Berkeley Sd 87 has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
4.7/10
Math Proficiency
37.2%
ELA Proficiency
37.5%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

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.

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