Excellent
#1 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Hickory Point Elem School
Elementary School · Northbrook Esd 27 · Northbrook, IL
A Northbrook Esd 27 elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Laburnum Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Math 98% proficient (2009)
- Reading 82% proficient (2009)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Point Elem School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Hickory Point Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyspa Dzieci Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Sager Solomon Schechter Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| South Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 433 | 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.
Northbrook Esd 27
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Point Elem School is listed in Northbrook ESD 27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Point Elem School
Hickory Point Elem School is a public elementary school in Northbrook, IL, part of Northbrook Esd 27, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 10.0 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Point Elem School
What grades does Hickory Point Elem School serve?
Hickory Point Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Hickory Point Elem School?
Hickory Point Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Point Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Point Elem School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Point Elem School rank in IL?
Hickory Point Elem School ranks #1 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hickory Point Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Point Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 10.0 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 Hickory Point Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Point Elem School has 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Hickory Point Elem School a charter school?
No, Hickory Point Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Point Elem School a Title I school?
No, Hickory Point Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (847) 498-3830
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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