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Whittier Primary School
Elementary School · Berkeley Sd 87 · Northlake, IL
A Berkeley Sd 87 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
338 Whitehall Ave, Northlake, IL 60164
- Math 12% proficient (2016)
- Reading 24% proficient (2016)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Primary School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2013, to 18% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whittier Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,843/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northlake), 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
$76,483
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60164; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Grant PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K | 0.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 399 | 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.
Berkeley Sd 87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Primary School is listed in Berkeley SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Primary School
Whittier Primary School is a public elementary school in Northlake, IL, part of Berkeley Sd 87, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,572 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Primary School
What grades does Whittier Primary School serve?
Whittier Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Primary School rank in IL?
Whittier Primary School ranks #3,572 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Whittier Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Whittier Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Primary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Whittier Primary School a charter school?
No, Whittier Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Primary School a Title I school?
No, Whittier Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Primary School?
81.4% of students at Whittier Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (708) 449-3175
- Area population (ZIP 60164)
- 21,248
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 60164; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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