Top Rankings
Maercker SD 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,383 students in Maercker SD 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Maercker SD 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,383 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Maercker SD 60 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
306 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
22%
6%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
27%
# Black Students
110 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
626 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
45%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
147
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,331 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,991
$21,914
Spending / Student
$21,331
$21,170
Best Maercker SD 60 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maercker Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5827 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Westview Hills Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 65th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
5800 Holmes Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 515-4810
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 515-4810
Grades: PK-2
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maercker SD 60 School District?
Maercker SD 60 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,383 students.
What is the rank of Maercker SD 60 School District?
Maercker SD 60 School District is ranked #119 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maercker SD 60 School District?
45% of Maercker SD 60 School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maercker SD 60 School District?
Maercker SD 60 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Maercker SD 60 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,331 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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