Excellent
#87 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
The Skokie School
Middle School · Winnetka Sd 36 · Winnetka, IL
A Winnetka Sd 36 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 Glendale Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
- Math 60% proficient (2021)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Skokie 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (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 Skokie School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated740/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnetka), 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Marie Murphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park Day School NorthfieldPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 2–8 | 1.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 580 | Compare → |
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.
Winnetka Sd 36
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Skokie School is listed in Winnetka SD 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Skokie School
The Skokie School is a public middle school in Winnetka, IL, part of Winnetka Sd 36, serving approximately 373 students in grades 5th-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Skokie School
What grades does The Skokie School serve?
The Skokie School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend The Skokie School?
The Skokie School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Skokie School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Skokie School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Skokie School rank in IL?
The Skokie School ranks #87 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is The Skokie School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Skokie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 The Skokie School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Skokie School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Skokie School a charter school?
No, The Skokie School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Skokie School a Title I school?
No, The Skokie School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (847) 441-1750
- 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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