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J W Riley Intermediate School

Elementary School · Berkeley Sd 87 · Northlake, IL

A Berkeley Sd 87 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

123 S Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)10% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$19,832
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at J W Riley Intermediate School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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

85.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where J W Riley Intermediate 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,843/100K

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

$76,483

Median home value

$240,400

Median rent

$1,143/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60164; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.3 mi184Compare →
Roy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–51.0 mi521Compare →
Sunnyside Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.43–51.0 mi358Compare →
Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.4 mi440Compare →

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.

Berkeley Sd 87

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$19,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

J W Riley Intermediate School is listed in Berkeley SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J W Riley Intermediate School

J W Riley Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Northlake, IL, part of Berkeley Sd 87, serving approximately 323 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,650 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J W Riley Intermediate School

What grades does J W Riley Intermediate School serve?

J W Riley Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend J W Riley Intermediate School?

J W Riley Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Intermediate School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J W Riley Intermediate School rank in IL?

J W Riley Intermediate School ranks #2,650 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is J W Riley Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

J W Riley Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 J W Riley Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J W Riley Intermediate School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is J W Riley Intermediate School a charter school?

No, J W Riley Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J W Riley Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, J W Riley Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J W Riley Intermediate School?

85.1% of students at J W Riley Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 60164)
21,248
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.9
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 60164; 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

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