Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Field School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Field School's student population of 309 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Field School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Field School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
6%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field School's ranking?
Field School is ranked #108 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Field School often compared to?
Field Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Oaks Jr High School, Hickory Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Field School?
309 students attend Field School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Field School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field School?
Field School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field School offer ?
Field School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Field School part of?
Field School is part of West Northfield SD 31 School District.
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