Top Rankings
East Maine SD 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,648 students in East Maine SD 63 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Maine SD 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
3,648 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Maine SD 63 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#372 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,141 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
31%
6%
# Hispanic Students
809 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
28%
# Black Students
192 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,100 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
382
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
408
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
350
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,626 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,607
$21,964
Spending / Student
$19,626
$21,218
Best East Maine SD 63 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melzer School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9401 N Hamlin Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Gemini Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #55.
V H Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8901 N Ozanam Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-6231
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Grades: PK
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,648 students.
What is the rank of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District is ranked #389 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Maine SD 63 School District?
31% of East Maine SD 63 School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Maine SD 63 School District?
East Maine SD 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Maine SD 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,626 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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