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#1333 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 35% in state

Jane Stenson School

Elementary School · Skokie Sd 68 · Skokie, IL

A Skokie Sd 68 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

9201 Lockwood Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$24,120
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Jane Stenson School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jane Stenson 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,896/100K

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

$80,765

Median home value

$327,400

Median rent

$1,450/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcc Academy-elementaryPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.7 mi637Compare →
Mcc Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition7.0private3–121.0 mi263Compare →
Devonshire Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–51.1 mi418Compare →
Madison Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–21.1 mi586Compare →

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.

Skokie Sd 68

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$24,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jane Stenson School is listed in Skokie SD 68; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jane Stenson School

Jane Stenson School is a public elementary school in Skokie, IL, part of Skokie Sd 68, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,333 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jane Stenson School

What grades does Jane Stenson School serve?

Jane Stenson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jane Stenson School?

Jane Stenson School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Stenson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jane Stenson School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jane Stenson School rank in IL?

Jane Stenson School ranks #1,333 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jane Stenson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jane Stenson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Jane Stenson School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Stenson School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jane Stenson School a charter school?

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

Is Jane Stenson School a Title I school?

No, Jane Stenson School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Stenson School?

56.9% of students at Jane Stenson 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
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 60077)
28,651
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.8
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 60077; 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

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