Excellent
#32 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Butler Junior High School
Middle School · Butler Sd 53 · Oak Brook, IL
A Butler Sd 53 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2801 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butler Junior High School score 64% 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 14 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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 Butler Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,388/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Brook), 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
$114,418
Median home value
$733,300
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Bryan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Mcclure JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Westmont JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
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.
Butler Sd 53
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butler Junior High School is listed in Butler SD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butler Junior High School
Butler Junior High School is a public middle school in Oak Brook, IL, part of Butler Sd 53, serving approximately 183 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butler Junior High School
What grades does Butler Junior High School serve?
Butler Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Butler Junior High School?
Butler Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Junior High School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Junior High School rank in IL?
Butler Junior High School ranks #32 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Butler Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Butler Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Junior High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Butler Junior High School a charter school?
No, Butler Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butler Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Butler Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 573-2760
- Area population (ZIP 60523)
- 10,012
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.7
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 60523; 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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