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#70 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 2% in state

Grove Avenue Elem School

Elementary School · Barrington Cusd 220 · Barrington, IL

A Barrington Cusd 220 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010

  • Math 51% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$24,207
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Grove Avenue Elem School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency51%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2022
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (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

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grove Avenue 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated952/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$175,050

Median home value

$622,900

Median rent

$2,459/mo

College educated

69.9%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60010; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hough Street Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–50.7 mi259Compare →
St Anne Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.9 mi192Compare →
Arnett C Lines Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–51.0 mi488Compare →

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.

Barrington Cusd 220

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$24,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grove Avenue Elem School is listed in Barrington CUSD 220; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grove Avenue Elem School

Grove Avenue Elem School is a public elementary school in Barrington, IL, part of Barrington Cusd 220, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grove Avenue Elem School

What grades does Grove Avenue Elem School serve?

Grove Avenue Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Grove Avenue Elem School?

Grove Avenue Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Avenue Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grove Avenue Elem School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grove Avenue Elem School rank in IL?

Grove Avenue Elem School ranks #70 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Grove Avenue Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grove Avenue Elem 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 Grove Avenue Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grove Avenue Elem School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grove Avenue Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Grove Avenue Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

17.8% of students at Grove Avenue 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 60010)
45,970
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
45.9
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 60010; 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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