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9.6 avg / 10

Sunset Ridge Sd 29 School District

School District · Northfield, Illinois

Students: 494
Teachers (FTE): 56

Avg Rating

9.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$34,506

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.8:1

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Evaluating Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sunset Ridge Sd 29 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Sunset Ridge Elem School

9.6/10

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

Middlefork Primary School

9.5/10

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

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#5 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+3.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$34,506

+$17,816 vs Illinois median

District size

494 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Sunset Ridge Elem School 9.6 / 10
2 Middlefork Primary School 9.5 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sunset Ridge Sd 29

Sunset Ridge Sd 29 is a Northfield, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 494 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $34,506 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.6/10, Sunset Ridge Sd 29 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sunset Ridge Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Sunset Ridge Sd 29 students show an average math proficiency of 83.3% and ELA proficiency of 77.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 83.3%
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ELA Proficiency 77.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29 with test data.

Schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29

3 schools

District Details

City
Northfield
Total Enrollment
494
Teachers (FTE)
56
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

Sunset Ridge Sd 29 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

The average composite rating for Sunset Ridge Sd 29 is 9.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

Sunset Ridge Sd 29 spends $34,506 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sunset Ridge Sd 29 is 8.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

Sunset Ridge Elem School is the highest-rated school in Sunset Ridge Sd 29 with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Sunset Ridge Sd 29?

Across schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29 with test data, the average math proficiency is 83.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sunset Ridge Sd 29 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Sunset Ridge Sd 29 has an average school rating of 9.6/10 across 3 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
9.6/10
Math Proficiency
83.3%
ELA Proficiency
77.2%

How we rate schools

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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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