Top Rankings
Avoca SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 622 students in Avoca SD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Avoca SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
622 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Avoca SD 37 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
150 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
24%
6%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
28%
# Black Students
7 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
323 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
40
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,929 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,209 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,929
$21,990
Spending / Student
$42,209
$21,244
Best Avoca SD 37 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Avoca West Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-6800
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District is ranked #16 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avoca SD 37 School District?
52% of Avoca SD 37 School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avoca SD 37 School District?
Avoca SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Avoca SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,209 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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