Sunset Ridge Sd 29 School District
School District · Northfield, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$34,506
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$34,506
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#16 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$34,506
+$17,816 vs Illinois median
District size
494 students
Smaller than Illinois median
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 8.6/10, 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 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sunset Ridge Sd 29 students show an average math proficiency of 75.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29 with test data.
Schools in Sunset Ridge Sd 29
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- 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 8.6/10. 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 9.4/10.
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 75.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.8%. 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 8.6/10 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 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.8%
Resources
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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