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9.8 avg / 10

Northbrook Sd 28 School District

School District · Northbrook, Illinois

Students: 1,850
Teachers (FTE): 184

Avg Rating

9.8

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,560

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#1 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+3.5

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$30,560

+$13,870 vs Illinois median

District size

1,850 students

Larger than Illinois median

About Northbrook Sd 28

Northbrook Sd 28 is a Northbrook, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,850 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $30,560 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.8/10, Northbrook Sd 28 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northbrook Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.9/10.

In standardized testing, Northbrook Sd 28 students show an average math proficiency of 69.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Northbrook Sd 28, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 69.8%
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ELA Proficiency 68.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Northbrook Sd 28 with test data.

District Details

City
Northbrook
Total Enrollment
1,850
Teachers (FTE)
184
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northbrook Sd 28?

Northbrook Sd 28 has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Northbrook Sd 28?

The average composite rating for Northbrook Sd 28 is 9.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northbrook Sd 28?

Northbrook Sd 28 spends $30,560 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Northbrook Sd 28?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northbrook Sd 28 is 10.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northbrook Sd 28?

Northbrook Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Northbrook Sd 28 with a composite score of 9.9/10.

What are the test scores in Northbrook Sd 28?

Across schools in Northbrook Sd 28 with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northbrook Sd 28 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Northbrook Sd 28 has an average school rating of 9.8/10 across 4 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
9.8/10
Math Proficiency
69.8%
ELA Proficiency
68.8%

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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