Excellent
#331 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Winfield Central School
Middle School · Winfield Sd 34 · Winfield, IL
A Winfield Sd 34 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
0S150 Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL 60190
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winfield Central School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winfield Central 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winfield), 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
$146,775
Median home value
$367,800
Median rent
$1,462/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Leman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Wheaton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–9 | 2.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Clare Woods AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 78 | 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.
Winfield Sd 34
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winfield Central School is listed in Winfield SD 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winfield Central School
Winfield Central School is a public middle school in Winfield, IL, part of Winfield Sd 34, serving approximately 215 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winfield Central School
What grades does Winfield Central School serve?
Winfield Central School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Winfield Central School?
Winfield Central School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Central School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winfield Central School rank in IL?
Winfield Central School ranks #331 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Winfield Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winfield Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Winfield Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winfield Central School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winfield Central School a charter school?
No, Winfield Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winfield Central School a Title I school?
No, Winfield Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winfield Central School?
29.8% of students at Winfield Central 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (630) 909-4960
- Area population (ZIP 60190)
- 11,931
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 60190; 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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