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Avoca West Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Avoca West Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Glenview, Illinois, serving 355 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Avoca School District 37, which is ranked 13th out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avoca West Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 34th and 145th out of over 2,000 schools over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently perform well above the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% for all grades. Avoca West's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, which rank among the top 30 and top 1 in the state, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Harper Elementary, and Highland Elementary, Avoca West outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, often by a significant margin. The school has maintained its high performance over the past 10 years, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

313

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,363

Per pupil spending ?

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

235 Beech Dr
Glenview, IL 60025-3274

(847) 724-6800

District: Avoca School District 37

Students who attend Avoca West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marie Murphy School
High:	New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

Asian:

21.7%

Hispanic:

12.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (79% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Illinois elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg80%

Illinois avg44%

52^nd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 811Avoca School District 37 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	95.5	52 of 2056	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	82 of 2067	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	77 of 2077	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	81 of 2082	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	94.0	96 of 1948	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.7	34 of 2086	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.9	110 of 2037	94.6%	★★★★★
2017	95.1	75 of 2044	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.9	101 of 2046	95.1%	★★★★★
2015	92.3	145 of 2052	92.9%	★★★★★
2014	93.1	50 of 2093	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	94.0	33 of 2167	98.5%	★★★★★
2012	88.0	44 of 2166	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	87.9	45 of 2147	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	88.4	34 of 2139	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	87.8	57 of 2120	97.3%	★★★★★
2008	87.6	54 of 2092	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.3	31 of 2095	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	84.6	122 of 2086	94.2%	★★★★★
2005	82.6	221 of 2022	89.1%	★★★★☆
2004	86.3	137 of 2030	93.3%	★★★★★
2003	87.5	103 of 2020	94.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	89 of 234	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.3	82 of 219	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	100 of 237	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	91 of 226	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.7	61 of 134	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.2	29 of 243	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	64.0	91 of 242	62.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	72.5	148 of 907	83.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	99.5	1 of 788	99.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	7 of 826	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	74.8	83 of 788	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	65 of 768	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	40 of 718	94.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	93.5	81 of 1942	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	115 of 1942	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	76 of 1957	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	85 of 1970	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	88 of 1680	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	41 of 2019	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.5	181 of 1964	90.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	30 of 982	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.4	27 of 959	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	67 of 970	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	99.3	3 of 954	99.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	96.8	24 of 1763	98.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	50 of 1947	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	75 of 1959	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	79 of 1984	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	93 of 1977	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	101 of 1707	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	28 of 2019	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	69 of 1972	96.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	83 of 1292	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	60 of 1195	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	91 of 1156	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	64.3	245 of 1113	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	70 of 1194	94.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	66 of 1389	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	79 of 1392	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	90 of 1419	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	85.4	130 of 1425	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	118 of 1308	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.9	70 of 1462	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	83.6	174 of 1463	88.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)99th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)95th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2023)84th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2025)62nd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts89%+36 vs state

Mathematics77%+39 vs state

Science72%+31 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Avoca went through a lot of changes in last couple of years,not necessarily for the better. The children who are getting the most out from this school now,are the gifted and those with learning difficulties receiving help,average or below average students are not challenged. Avoca is not emphasizing creativity enough,but they do focus on standardized test performance. Despite numerous complains the administration did nothing about the super short lunch period where students always feel rushed, not having enough time to finish their meals. New test scores and District image are more important than the children. Superintendent is more of a self-promoter than an educator. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 6, 2012

Outstanding teachers and programs. School identifies students with math and/or reading difficulties early on and provides additional instruction. Good student/teacher ratios. Administration is very concerned with student wellfare. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avoca West Elementary School	Public	K-5	235 Beech Dr	Glenview	60025	Cook County	Avoca School District 37	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 724-6800	313	41	7.6		170 (54.3%)	4 (1.3%)	39 (12.5%)	68 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.2%)	95.5	52^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.8	82^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	96.0%	30	71.7		88.5	85.7	92.6				88.6	86.9	71.4	74.1				77.3	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7			$30,363	$444	$29,919
Romona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Romona Rd	Wilmette	60091	Cook County	Wilmette School District 39	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 512-6400	462	49	9.4		253 (54.8%)	9 (1.9%)	47 (10.2%)	64 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (19.0%)	95.7	46^th of 2056 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.4	38^th of 2067 public elementary schools	98.2%	8			86.2	84.8					85.5	83.0	82.4					82.7	98.8	98.6	98.6	98.6	99.2	98.8	98.8	11.3		$27,540	$648	$26,892
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School	Public	3-5	1730 Sunset Ridge Rd	Glenview	60025	Cook County	Glenview CCSD 34	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 998-5050	492	35	13.9	17.9%	317 (64.4%)	9 (1.8%)	90 (18.3%)	47 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	88.1	219^th of 2056 public elementary schools	89.3%		91.1	167^th of 2067 public elementary schools	91.9%	52	70.8		64.0	74.3	77.7				72.1	72.0	65.4	66.1				67.9	99.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.6	99.8			$18,144	$582	$17,562
Harper Elementary School	Public	K-4	1101 Dartmouth St	Wilmette	60091	Cook County	Wilmette School District 39	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 512-6200	366	30	12.2		303 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	93.3	109^th of 2056 public elementary schools	94.7%		95.4	99^th of 2067 public elementary schools	95.2%	10			73.4	82.8					79.1	84.4	76.0					79.3	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	98.3	99.2	99.7			$23,722	$327	$23,395
Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1335 Waukegan Rd	Glenview	60025	Cook County	Glenview CCSD 34	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 998-5045	454	34	13.3	21.4%	282 (62.1%)	2 (0.4%)	92 (20.3%)	43 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)								(n/a)																	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.8	98.8			$19,881	$582	$19,299
Jane Stenson School	Public	K-5	9201 Lockwood Ave	Skokie	60077	Cook County	Skokie School District 68	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 676-7301	365	29	12.5	57.0%	109 (29.9%)	38 (10.4%)	82 (22.5%)	98 (26.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.8%)	57.6	859^th of 2056 public elementary schools	58.2%		59.5	743^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	64.1%	116	43.5		41.8	52.5	67.2				54.5	38.2	46.7	43.5				42.7	95.2	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	95.2			$23,259	$1,280	$21,980
Crow Island Elementary School	Public	K-4	1112 Willow Rd	Winnetka	60093	Cook County	Winnetka School District 36	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 446-0353	360	32	11.3		323 (89.7%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.8%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.5	53^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	97.4%		96.5	63^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	97.0%	10			78.8	85.1					82.1	89.4	81.1					85.0	98.1	98.5	98.5	98.5		98.5	98.5			$27,478	$293	$27,186
Middlefork Primary School	Public	K-3	405 Wagner Rd	Northfield	60093	Cook County	Sunset Ridge School District 29	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 881-9505	241	23	10.4		194 (80.5%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.2%)	20 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)								(n/a)			80.7						80.7	80.7						80.7	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6			$26,560	$634	$25,926
Highland Elementary School	Public	K-5	9700 Crawford Ave	Skokie	60076	Cook County	Skokie School District 68	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 676-5001	316	29	10.8	47.5%	94 (29.7%)	46 (14.6%)	44 (13.9%)	93 (29.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.7%)	79.6	406^th of 2056 public elementary schools	80.3%		62.3	692^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	66.5%	286	59.2		57.4	61.5	83.7				67.1	55.6	60.4	61.2				59.0	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2			$23,900	$1,329	$22,572
Park View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	6200 Lake St	Morton Grove	60053	Cook County	Morton Grove School District 70	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 965-6200	885	71	12.4	31.2%	337 (38.1%)	22 (2.5%)	155 (17.5%)	264 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	104 (11.8%)	92.6	122^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	94.1%		89.8	195^th of 2067 public elementary schools	90.6%	73	65.3	65.7	78.8	83.9	80.9	74.2	70.5	74.3	77.0	76.7	75.5	75.5	66.3	55.7	64.8	68.8	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	88.2	97.3	97.0	5.0	32.6	$20,903	$584	$20,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Avoca West Elementary School

Is Avoca West Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Avoca West Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 52^nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Avoca West Elementary School?

Students at Avoca West Elementary School are 54% White, 22% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Avoca West Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Avoca West Elementary School.

What district is Avoca West Elementary School in?

Avoca School District 37

What schools do graduates of Avoca West Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Avoca West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marie Murphy School
High : New Trier Township H S Winnetka

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