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Briargate Elem School

Elementary School · Cary Ccsd 26 · Cary, IL

A Cary Ccsd 26 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 S Wulff St, Cary, IL 60013

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$15,892
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Briargate Elem School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Briargate Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average488/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cary), 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

$115,833

Median home value

$291,000

Median rent

$1,489/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ss Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.9 mi174Compare →
Trinity Oaks Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.2 mi222Compare →
Three Oaks SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.6 mi439Compare →
Algonquin Road Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–41.7 mi244Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cary Ccsd 26

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Briargate Elem School is listed in Cary CCSD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Briargate Elem School

Briargate Elem School is a public elementary school in Cary, IL, part of Cary Ccsd 26, serving approximately 425 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,975 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Briargate Elem School

What grades does Briargate Elem School serve?

Briargate Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Briargate Elem School?

Briargate Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Briargate Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Briargate Elem School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Briargate Elem School rank in IL?

Briargate Elem School ranks #1,975 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Briargate Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Briargate Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Briargate Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Briargate Elem School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Briargate Elem School a charter school?

No, Briargate Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Briargate Elem School a Title I school?

No, Briargate Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briargate Elem School?

23.1% of students at Briargate Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 60013)
26,503
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
40.3
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 60013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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