Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 School District
School District · Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#442 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,359
$1,331 vs Illinois median
District size
603 students
Smaller than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +14.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Prairie JR High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Westfield School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Winthrop Harbor Sd 1
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 is a Winthrop Harbor, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 603 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $15,359 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Prairie JR High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 39.2% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 with test data.
Schools in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Winthrop Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 603
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- District spending per student
- $15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 has 2 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 Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
The average composite rating for Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1's district-level spending was $15,359 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
North Prairie JR High is the highest-rated school in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1?
Across schools in Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
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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