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9.0 avg / 10

Wilmette Sd 39 School District

School District · Wilmette, Illinois

Students: 3,285
Teachers (FTE): 284

Avg Rating

9.0

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,599

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#5 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.7

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,599

+$7,909 vs Illinois median

District size

3,285 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Wilmette Sd 39

Wilmette Sd 39 is a Wilmette, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,285 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,599 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.0/10, Wilmette Sd 39 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Harper Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.

In standardized testing, Wilmette Sd 39 students show an average math proficiency of 62.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Wilmette Sd 39, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 62.5%
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ELA Proficiency 62.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wilmette Sd 39 with test data.

District Details

City
Wilmette
Total Enrollment
3,285
Teachers (FTE)
284
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?

Wilmette Sd 39 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wilmette Sd 39?

The average composite rating for Wilmette Sd 39 is 9.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wilmette Sd 39?

Wilmette Sd 39 spends $24,599 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilmette Sd 39?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wilmette Sd 39 is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wilmette Sd 39?

Harper Elem School is the highest-rated school in Wilmette Sd 39 with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What are the test scores in Wilmette Sd 39?

Across schools in Wilmette Sd 39 with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wilmette Sd 39 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Wilmette Sd 39 has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 6 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
9.0/10
Math Proficiency
62.5%
ELA Proficiency
62.6%

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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