What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Northfield, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 79.7% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 13.8%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

96.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

79.7%

Math Proficiencyi

66.6%

Chronic Absenteeismi

13.8%

District Summaryi

Glenbrook HSD 225

Grad Rate: 95.7%Absent: 16.7%ACT: ELA 23.9, Math 25.3College: 88.4%

Glenview CCSD 34

ELA: 77.5%Math: 63.3%Absent: 12.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

67.1%

Math

72.1%

Grade 4

ELA

80.8%

Math

69.9%

Grade 5

ELA

81.2%

Math

67.4%

Grade 6

ELA

76.9%

Math

53.9%

Grade 7

ELA

80.7%

Math

62%

Grade 8

ELA

77.8%

Math

56.4%

New Trier Twp HSD 203

Grad Rate: 97.5%Absent: 13%ACT: ELA 24.5, Math 26.9College: 91.2%

Avoca SD 37

ELA: 89.2%Math: 78.3%Absent: 7.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

88.5%

Math

86.9%

Grade 4

ELA

85.7%

Math

71.4%

Grade 5

ELA

92.6%

Math

74.1%

Grade 6

ELA

90.8%

Math

76.3%

Grade 7

ELA

90.5%

Math

81.1%

Grade 8

ELA

87.5%

Math

80%

Sunset Ridge SD 29

ELA: 87.2%Math: 81.8%Absent: 10%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

80.7%

Math

80.7%

Grade 4

ELA

92.2%

Math

82.8%

Grade 5

ELA

86%

Math

79.6%

Grade 6

ELA

92.3%

Math

80.4%

Grade 7

ELA

82.4%

Math

88.2%

Grade 8

ELA

89.1%

Math

78.3%

Performance by School (16)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Northfield, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates