Excellent
#76 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
Central School
Middle School · Glencoe Sd 35 · Glencoe, IL
A Glencoe Sd 35 middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
620 Greenwood Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
- Math 65% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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 Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Average624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glencoe), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,345,200
Median rent
$2,097/mo
College educated
88.2%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton W Washburne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| The Skokie SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 5–6 | 1.9 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park Day School NorthfieldPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 2–8 | 2.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Sunset Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 4–8 | 2.2 mi | 251 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glencoe Sd 35
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central School is listed in Glencoe SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public middle school in Glencoe, IL, part of Glencoe Sd 35, serving approximately 580 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in IL?
Central School ranks #76 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (847) 835-7600
- Area population (ZIP 60022)
- 8,415
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 60022; 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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