Below Average
#3170 of 3,813 schools in IL
North Prairie JR High
Middle School · Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 · Winthrop Harbor, IL
A Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 North Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Prairie JR High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Prairie JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,115
Median home value
$238,000
Median rent
$1,262/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Zion Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Beach Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 683 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Prairie JR High is listed in Winthrop Harbor SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Prairie JR High
North Prairie JR High is a public middle school in Winthrop Harbor, IL, part of Winthrop Harbor Sd 1, serving approximately 251 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,170 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Prairie JR High
What grades does North Prairie JR High serve?
North Prairie JR High serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend North Prairie JR High?
North Prairie JR High has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Prairie JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Prairie JR High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Prairie JR High rank in IL?
North Prairie JR High ranks #3,170 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Prairie JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Prairie JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 North Prairie JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Prairie JR High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Prairie JR High a charter school?
No, North Prairie JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Prairie JR High a Title I school?
No, North Prairie JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Prairie JR High?
53.8% of students at North Prairie JR High 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (847) 731-3089
- Area population (ZIP 60096)
- 6,626
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 60096; 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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