North Shore Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Shore Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
17%
White
(19-20)66%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Shore Academy Elementary School often compared to?
North Shore Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend North Shore Academy Elementary School?
47 students attend North Shore Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Shore Academy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does North Shore Academy Elementary School offer ?
North Shore Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is North Shore Academy Elementary School part of?
North Shore Academy Elementary School is part of Truenorth Educl Cooprtv 804 School District.
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