Excellent
#24 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
The Joseph Sears School
Elementary School · Kenilworth Sd 38 · Kenilworth, IL
A Kenilworth Sd 38 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
542 Abbotsford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Joseph Sears School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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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Where The Joseph Sears School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Average380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenilworth), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,409,800
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
91.9%
Homeownership
96.1%
Poverty rate
1.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenilworth Sd 38
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Joseph Sears School is listed in Kenilworth SD 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Joseph Sears School
The Joseph Sears School is a public elementary school in Kenilworth, IL, part of Kenilworth Sd 38, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Joseph Sears School
What grades does The Joseph Sears School serve?
The Joseph Sears School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Joseph Sears School?
The Joseph Sears School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Joseph Sears School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Joseph Sears School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Joseph Sears School rank in IL?
The Joseph Sears School ranks #24 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is The Joseph Sears School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Joseph Sears School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 The Joseph Sears School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Joseph Sears School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Joseph Sears School a charter school?
No, The Joseph Sears School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Joseph Sears School a Title I school?
No, The Joseph Sears School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (847) 853-3803
- Area population (ZIP 60043)
- 2,543
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 60043; 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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