Excellent
#119 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Avoca West Elem School
Elementary School · Avoca Sd 37 · Glenview, IL
An Avoca Sd 37 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 Beech Dr, Glenview, IL 60025
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avoca West Elem School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Avoca West Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,639
Median home value
$512,400
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
64.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romona Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Harper Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Lyon Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–2 | 1.6 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Avoca Sd 37
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avoca West Elem School is listed in Avoca SD 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avoca West Elem School
Avoca West Elem School is a public elementary school in Glenview, IL, part of Avoca Sd 37, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avoca West Elem School
What grades does Avoca West Elem School serve?
Avoca West Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Avoca West Elem School?
Avoca West Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avoca West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avoca West Elem School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avoca West Elem School rank in IL?
Avoca West Elem School ranks #119 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Avoca West Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avoca West Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avoca West Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avoca West Elem School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Avoca West Elem School a charter school?
No, Avoca West Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avoca West Elem School a Title I school?
No, Avoca West Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (847) 724-6800
- Area population (ZIP 60025)
- 40,877
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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