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North Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 478 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 15, 2013

Teachers are very determined and very helpful . My son is graduating this year and i will never , ever forget how much you all were there for all 3 of my kids ...I will miss it ...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2013

We love this school. Our son is in second grade and he is very happy. The teachers and all the staff are doing a very good job
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2005

I attended North School from K-6th grade. North school is progressive. They implement new programs, keep updated with research, and hands on activities are a priority. Students feel learning is fun. Reading is a priority yet all of the other subjects including social skills, science, and social studies are not just taught they are learned. The vast majority of the teachers go 'above and beyond' for their students. I highly recommend this school for their ability to meet the needs of all students including those with special needs.
—Submitted by a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black77%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income79%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners86%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female91%
Male74%
Black88%
Asian100%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income76%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)62%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners73%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black82%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income86%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners78%

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
Black64%
Asian75%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Low income65%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners55%

Science

All Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
Black64%
Asian75%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Low income67%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)54%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black79%
Asian79%
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income85%
Non-low income72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)57%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners74%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black79%
Asian85%
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income68%
Non-low income68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners32%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 35% 53%
Hispanic 34% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 4%
Black 15% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 824-1399

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