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6.9 avg / 10

East Maine Sd 63 School District

School District · Des Plaines, Illinois

Students: 3,648
Teachers (FTE): 297
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,003

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating East Maine Sd 63?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Maine Sd 63 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.

Melzer School

7.7/10

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

Washington Elem School

7.4/10

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

Gemini Middle School

6.9/10

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

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#204 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,003

+$3,313 vs Illinois median

District size

3,648 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

East Maine Sd 63 ranks #204 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. East Maine Sd 63's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Melzer School (7.7/10), Washington Elem School (7.4/10), and Gemini Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in East Maine Sd 63

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Melzer School 7.7 / 10
2 Washington Elem School 7.4 / 10
3 Gemini Middle School 6.9 / 10
4 Mark Twain Elem School 6.9 / 10
5 V H Nelson Elem School 6.4 / 10
6 Apollo Elem School 5.7 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About East Maine Sd 63

East Maine Sd 63 is a Des Plaines, Illinois school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $20,003 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, East Maine Sd 63 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Melzer School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, East Maine Sd 63 students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in East Maine Sd 63, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.6%
School
State
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Maine Sd 63 with test data.

District Details

City
Des Plaines
Total Enrollment
3,648
Teachers (FTE)
297
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Maine Sd 63?

East Maine Sd 63 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East Maine Sd 63?

The average composite rating for East Maine Sd 63 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Maine Sd 63?

East Maine Sd 63 spends $20,003 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Maine Sd 63?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Maine Sd 63 is 12.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Maine Sd 63?

Melzer School is the highest-rated school in East Maine Sd 63 with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in East Maine Sd 63?

Across schools in East Maine Sd 63 with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Maine Sd 63 compare to other districts in Illinois?

East Maine Sd 63 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
50.7%
ELA Proficiency
49.6%

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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