Skip to main content

Excellent

#84 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 2% in state

Field School

Middle School · West Northfield Sd 31 · Northbrook, IL

A middle school in Northbrook, IL where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2055 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

  • Math 55% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
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.
View breakdown
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, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$25,471
Chronic Absenteeism13%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
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%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Field 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$142,759

Median home value

$625,800

Median rent

$1,921/mo

College educated

70.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maple SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.66–81.4 mi429Compare →
Wood Oaks JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.76–81.5 mi451Compare →
Keshet Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–81.6 mi15Compare →
Keshet ElmentaryPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–81.6 mi13Compare →

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.

West Northfield Sd 31

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$25,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Field School is listed in West Northfield SD 31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Field School

Field School is a public middle school in Northbrook, IL, part of West Northfield Sd 31, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

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

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%
Area population (ZIP 60062)
41,667
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
49.3
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 60062; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.