Excellent
#371 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
Oak Terrace Elem School
Elementary School · North Shore Sd 112 · Highwood, IL
A North Shore Sd 112 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Terrace Elem School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Terrace Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,862
Median home value
$454,500
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Thomas Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Montessori Connection WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 339 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Shore Sd 112
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Terrace Elem School is listed in North Shore SD 112; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Terrace Elem School
Oak Terrace Elem School is a public elementary school in Highwood, IL, part of North Shore Sd 112, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Terrace Elem School
What grades does Oak Terrace Elem School serve?
Oak Terrace Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Terrace Elem School?
Oak Terrace Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Terrace Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Terrace Elem School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Terrace Elem School rank in IL?
Oak Terrace Elem School ranks #371 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Oak Terrace Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Terrace Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Oak Terrace Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Terrace Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Terrace Elem School a charter school?
No, Oak Terrace Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Terrace Elem School a Title I school?
No, Oak Terrace Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Terrace Elem School?
49.8% of students at Oak Terrace Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (224) 765-3100
- Area population (ZIP 60040)
- 5,243
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 60040; 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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