Excellent
#35 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
West School
Elementary School · Glencoe Sd 35 · Glencoe, IL
A Glencoe Sd 35 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Forestway Dr, Glencoe, IL 60022
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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 West School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glencoe), 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
$1,345,200
Median rent
$2,097/mo
College educated
88.2%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Cove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Ravinia Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 138 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glencoe Sd 35
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West School is listed in Glencoe SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West School
West School is a public elementary school in Glencoe, IL, part of Glencoe Sd 35, serving approximately 248 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West School
What grades does West School serve?
West School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend West School?
West School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
The student-teacher ratio at West School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West School rank in IL?
West School ranks #35 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West School's MySchoolScout rating?
West School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 West School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West School a charter school?
No, West School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West School a Title I school?
No, West School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (847) 835-6600
- Area population (ZIP 60022)
- 8,415
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 60022; 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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