Berkeley SD 87 School District

1200 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163-1219
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,143 students in Berkeley SD 87 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Berkeley SD 87 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,143 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Berkeley SD 87 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#767 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Berkeley SD 87  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berkeley SD 87  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berkeley SD 87  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,581 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
28%
# Black Students
447 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
21%
16%
# White Students
73 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
91
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
204
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
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 $25,497 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,481 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Berkeley SD 87  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Berkeley SD 87  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,497
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Berkeley SD 87  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,481
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Berkeley SD 87  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Berkeley SD 87 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northlake Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Grades: 3-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Macarthur Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Grades: PK-2
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
J W Riley Intermediate School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 S Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3180
Grades: 3-5
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,143 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District is ranked #758 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley SD 87 School District?
74% of Berkeley SD 87 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkeley SD 87 School District?
Berkeley SD 87 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Berkeley SD 87 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,481 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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