Excellent
#44 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Middlefork Primary School
Elementary School · Sunset Ridge Sd 29 · Northfield, IL
A Sunset Ridge Sd 29 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 Wagner Rd, Northfield, IL 60093
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middlefork Primary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), 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
$230,777
Median home value
$1,073,700
Median rent
$1,840/mo
College educated
81.8%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Sunset Ridge Sd 29
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $34,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middlefork Primary School is listed in Sunset Ridge SD 29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middlefork Primary School
Middlefork Primary School is a public elementary school in Northfield, IL, part of Sunset Ridge Sd 29, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middlefork Primary School
What grades does Middlefork Primary School serve?
Middlefork Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Middlefork Primary School?
Middlefork Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlefork Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlefork Primary 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 Middlefork Primary School rank in IL?
Middlefork Primary School ranks #44 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Middlefork Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middlefork Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Middlefork Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middlefork Primary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middlefork Primary School a charter school?
No, Middlefork Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middlefork Primary School a Title I school?
No, Middlefork Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (847) 881-9505
- Area population (ZIP 60093)
- 20,156
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 60093; 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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