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7.3 avg / 10

Berkeley Sd 87 School District

School District · Berkeley, Illinois

Students: 2,143
Teachers (FTE): 179
Estimated Scores: 33%

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,832

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#102 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,832

+$3,142 vs Illinois median

District size

2,143 students

Larger than Illinois median

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 7.3/10, Berkeley Sd 87 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Berkeley Sd 87 students show an average math proficiency of 13.4% and ELA proficiency of 17.3%.

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 13.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 17.3%
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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 7.3/10. 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?

Jefferson Primary School is the highest-rated school in Berkeley Sd 87 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Berkeley Sd 87?

Across schools in Berkeley Sd 87 with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.3%. 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 7.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
13.4%
ELA Proficiency
17.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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