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#84 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 2% in state

Field School

Middle School · West Northfield SD 31

2055 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Enrollment

316

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

9.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#84 of 3,813

In Northbrook

#11 of 11

public schools

In district

#1 of 2

West Northfield SD 31

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Field School

9.3/10

Middle School in Northbrook · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Northbrook Junior High School

9.4/10

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9.6/10

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About Field School

Field School is a public middle school in Northbrook, IL, part of West Northfield SD 31. Field School serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Field School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Field School show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares3.2 pts above IL schools
  • This school 9.3 · Excellent
  • IL avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Field School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,471
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Field School — Students at Field School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 67.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 69.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2022
ELA
68%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Field School Compares

See how Field School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.3/10
98th percentile in IL
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

Location

2055 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Field School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Wood Oaks Jr High School (rated 9.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Maple School (rated 9.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Northbrook, see our Northbrook schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Wescott Elementary School Northbrook 0.9 mi 9.6
GERTRUGE B NIELSEN CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER Northbrook 1.1 mi
Shabonee School Northbrook 1.3 mi 9.7
Willowbrook Elem School Glenview 1.2 mi 9.4
Henry Winkelman Elem School Glenview 1.5 mi 8.4
Westmoor Elem School Northbrook 1.3 mi 9.4
KESHET DAY SCHOOL Northbrook 1.6 mi
SAGER SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Northbrook 1.6 mi 7.4
KESHET ELMENTARY Northbrook 1.6 mi
WYSPA DZIECI LEARNING CENTER Northbrook 1.6 mi
CENTERVIEW THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL Northbrook 1.6 mi
Wood Oaks Jr High School Northbrook 1.5 mi 9.7
Glenbrook North High School Northbrook 1.4 mi 9.5
Maple School Northbrook 1.4 mi 9.6
Glenbrook South High School Glenview 1.9 mi 9.4
Greenbriar Elem School Northbrook 1.6 mi 9.4
Hickory Point Elem School Northbrook 1.9 mi 10.0
ST NORBERT SCHOOL Northbrook 1.8 mi 7.8
ROCHELLE ZELL JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Deerfield 2.4 mi 6.9
ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL Glenview 2.4 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,759

Median Home Value

$625,800

Median Rent

$1,921/mo

Population

41,667

College Educated

70.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

49.3

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School Rating
The Skokie School Winnetka, IL 9.3
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Marie Murphy School Wilmette, IL 9.5
Carleton W Washburne School Winnetka, IL 9.6
Maple School Northbrook, IL 9.6
Sunset Ridge Elem School Northfield, IL 9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Field School

What grades does Field School serve?

Field School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Field School?

Field School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Field School?

The student-teacher ratio at Field School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Field School rank in IL?

Field School ranks #84 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Field School's MySchoolScout rating?

Field 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 Field School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Field School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Field School a charter school?

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

Is Field School a Title I school?

No, Field School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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How does Field School stack up?

Northbrook Junior High School
9.4

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

District

West Northfield SD 31
District Enrollment
955
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,471
District Rank
#1 of 2

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