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#10 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Shabonee School

Elementary School · Northbrook Esd 27 · Northbrook, IL

A Northbrook Esd 27 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$27,871
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Shabonee School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2022
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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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The neighborhood

Where Shabonee 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K

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

$142,759

Median home value

$625,800

Median rent

$1,921/mo

College educated

70.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Northbrook Esd 27

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$27,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shabonee School is listed in Northbrook ESD 27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shabonee School

Shabonee School is a public elementary school in Northbrook, IL, part of Northbrook Esd 27, serving approximately 437 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shabonee School

What grades does Shabonee School serve?

Shabonee School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Shabonee School?

Shabonee School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shabonee School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shabonee School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shabonee School rank in IL?

Shabonee School ranks #10 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Shabonee School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shabonee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Shabonee School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shabonee School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shabonee School a charter school?

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

Is Shabonee School a Title I school?

No, Shabonee School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 60062)
41,667
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
49.3
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 60062; 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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