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7.0 avg / 10

North Chicago Sd 187 School District

School District · North Chicago, Illinois

Students: 3,483
Teachers (FTE): 261
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,023

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#158 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,023

+$3,333 vs Illinois median

District size

3,483 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About North Chicago Sd 187

North Chicago Sd 187 is a North Chicago, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,483 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $20,023 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, North Chicago Sd 187 demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, North Chicago Sd 187 students show an average math proficiency of 9.5% and ELA proficiency of 12.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in North Chicago Sd 187, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 9.5%
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ELA Proficiency 12.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in North Chicago Sd 187 with test data.

District Details

City
North Chicago
Total Enrollment
3,483
Teachers (FTE)
261
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Chicago Sd 187?

North Chicago Sd 187 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Chicago Sd 187?

The average composite rating for North Chicago Sd 187 is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Chicago Sd 187?

North Chicago Sd 187 spends $20,023 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in North Chicago Sd 187?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Chicago Sd 187 is 13.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Chicago Sd 187?

Forrestal Elem School is the highest-rated school in North Chicago Sd 187 with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in North Chicago Sd 187?

Across schools in North Chicago Sd 187 with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 12.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Chicago Sd 187 compare to other districts in Illinois?

North Chicago Sd 187 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
9.5%
ELA Proficiency
12.5%

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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