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.

Wilmette, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 86.7% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 9.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

97.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

86.7%

Math Proficiencyi

77.8%

Chronic Absenteeismi

9.4%

District Summaryi

New Trier Twp HSD 203

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

Wilmette SD 39

ELA: 86.3%Math: 77.7%Absent: 5.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

82.6%

Math

86.4%

Grade 4

ELA

87.2%

Math

82.6%

Grade 5

ELA

90.2%

Math

79.5%

Grade 6

ELA

87.9%

Math

76.9%

Grade 7

ELA

87.1%

Math

76.9%

Grade 8

ELA

82.5%

Math

64.4%

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%

Performance by School (10)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools