Skokie Community Guide
Community Overview
Skokie is a town of about 60,000 13 miles north of downtown Chicago. The village has a large retail base, including the recently renovated Old Orchard shopping center, as well as companies such as G.D. Searle and Rand McNally located within its borders. It also features an active Park District and Public Library. Six elementary (65, 68, 69, 72, 73, and 73.5) and two high school districts (202 & 219) serve Skokie. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Edens Expwy., I-90/Kennedy Expwy.),and major local roads (Skokie Blvd., Dempster St., Touhy Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Park Ridge station, and by the CTA Skokie Swift. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 24 (Express) and 32 minutes respectively. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-673-0500 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-982-5300
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-982-5900
Public Library: 5215 Oakton St., 847-673-7774
Lutheran General Hospital: 847-723-5154 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600
Glenbrook Hospital: 847-657-5800 Evanston Hospital: 847-570-2000
School District Report - Niles Township High School District 219
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Niles Township School District 219
7700 Gross Point Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-965-1290
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language, Counseling, Summer School, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Swimming Pool, Science Labs, Vocational Labs.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Guidance, Library, Gifted/Talented, Nurse, Vocational Education.
Curriculum/Courses: Includes (but not limited to) English, Intro. to American Literature, American Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Applied Math, Basic Math, Foundations of Math, Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus, American History, People and their Cultures, Western Civilization, Economics, Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, German, French, Hebrew, Art, P.E., Health, Consumer Education.
Elective Courses: Creative Writing, Journalism, Newspaper Production, Yearbook Production, World Literature, English Grammar, Humanities, Debate, Statistics, Computer Science, Math Analysis, Advanced Math Topics, Computer Programming, Economics, European History, Psychology, Sociology, Family Living, Social Problems, Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish Conversation, Art Studio, Acting, Play Production, Stagecraft, Theater Workshop, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar, Theory of Music, Accounting, Advertising, Business Management, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, Intro. to Business, Marketing, Intro. to Computers, Cooperative Vocational Education, Cosmetology, Chef's Course, Commercial Foods, International Foods, Meals & Entertaining, Fashion Workshop, Interior Design, Child Development, Architectural Drafting, Automotives, Electronics, Engineering Drafting, Material Processing Technology, Technical Drafting, Technology, Keyboarding, Work/Study
Honors/AP Courses: English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Economics, History, Psychology.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs, Theater/Drama.
Web Site Address: http://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/index.html
District Schools:
Niles North High School
. 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-673-6900.Web Site Address
: http://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/north/Niles West High School
. Oakton at Edens Expwy., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-966-3800.Web Site Address
: http://www.niles-hs.k12.il.us/west/School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Niles North High |
9-12 |
1,971 |
4,172 |
270 |
25.4% |
74.6% |
18:1 |
$11,641 |
Niles West High |
9-12 |
2,201 |
4,172 |
270 |
25.4% |
74.6% |
18:1 |
$11,641 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Niles High School District 219 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
||
Statewide Averages |
208 |
264 |
26.1 |
260 |
245 |
81.6% |
21.3 |
District Averages |
246 |
330 |
28.2 |
302 |
293 |
91.3% |
22.7 |
School Averages |
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Niles North High |
258 |
339 |
28.4 |
310 |
310 |
91.3% |
23.4 |
Niles West High |
238 |
323 |
28.1 |
295 |
278 |
91.3% |
22.1 |
Evanston Township High School District 202 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.
Evanston Township High School - District 202
1600 Dodge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-492-3800
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Hot Lunch Program, Tutoring, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Summer School, Early Childhood (Full-Day Preschool operated by the Home Economics Department), Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Swimming Pool, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Fieldhouse, Planetarium, Greenhouse, Cable T.V. Studio.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, Vocational Education, Art, Music, P.E., Guidance, Library, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Consumer Math, Technical Math, Computer Programming - BASIC, Computer Programming - PASCAL, Computer Science AP, Global Cultures, American Studies, Journalism, American Legal System, U.S. History, Civics, European History AP, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Band, Chorus, String Orchestra, Woodwind Instruments, Electronic Music, Art, P.E.
Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Global Cultures, American Studies, African. History, Economics, Latin History, U.S. History, Global Cultures, Middle East: Past & Present, Tradition & Change in China & Southeast Asia, History & Art of the Pacific Rim, Asian Cultures & Foods, Twentieth Century Russia, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Health Occupations, Anatomy & Physiology, Cosmetology, Food, Science & Nutrition, Science, Technology & Society, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Hebrew, Dance, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Banking & Finance, Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Business Management - Honors, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Metals-Machine Tool Operation, Graphic Arts, Offset Lithograpy, Welding, Computer Repair, Electricity, Experimental Electronics, Child Care & Parenting, Child Study, Child Psychology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Restaurant/Hotel Management, Food as a Career, Computer Science.
Honors/AP Courses: English, Foreign Language, History, Math, Science, Art, Music.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Emotionally Disturbed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring, Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.eths.k12.il.us/
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Evanston High |
9-12 |
2,638 |
2,638 |
214 |
19.1% |
81.9% |
14.5:1 |
$14,137 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Evanston High School District 202 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
208 |
264 |
26.1 |
260 |
245 |
81.6% |
21.3 |
District Averages |
229 |
285 |
26.9 |
290 |
296 |
92.5% |
22.1 |
School Averages |
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Evanston High |
229 |
285 |
26.9 |
290 |
296 |
92.5% |
22.1 |
Skokie School District 69 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Skokie School District 69
5050 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-675-7666
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Foreign Language, Before/After-School Care* (Skokie Park District, 847-674-1500 for info.), Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, PTA, Counseling.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, P.E., Art, Music, Social Work, Guidance, Nurse.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Art, Music, Computer, Foreign Language (Grades 7-8), Industrial Arts (Junior High), Home Economics (Junior High), Drama (Junior High), Guitar (Junior High).
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before- & After-School Care* (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Member of the Niles Township Department of Special Education (NTSDE). Speech Therapy, Counseling, Learning Disability Resource provided.
Extracurricular: Band (Grade 4 & up), Orchestra (Grade 4 & up), Sports (Grades 6 & up), Chorus (Grades 6 & up), School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Lincoln Junior High
. 7839 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-676-3545.Madison Elementary
. 5100 Madison St., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-675-3048.Thomas Edison Elementary. 8200 Gross Point Rd., Morton Grove, IL 60053, 847-966-6210
Web Site Address: http://ny.frontiercomm.net/~bjenkin/edison.htm
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Lincoln Junior High |
6-8 |
438 |
1,357 |
83 |
57.3% |
43.7% |
19.5:1 |
$6,900 |
Thomas Edison Elementary |
3-5 |
479 |
1,357 |
83 |
57.3% |
43.7% |
19.5:1 |
$6,900 |
Madison Elementary |
PK-2 |
440 |
1,357 |
83 |
57.3% |
43.7% |
19.5:1 |
$6,900 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Skokie District 69 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
260 |
237 |
241 |
300 |
321 |
326 |
19.6 |
22.9 |
26.8 |
School Averages |
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Lincoln Junior High |
N/A |
237 |
241 |
N/A |
321 |
326 |
N/A |
22.9 |
26.8 |
Thomas Edison Elementary |
260 |
N/A |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Madison Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Skokie District 69 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
268 |
272 |
276 |
264 |
School Averages |
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Lincoln Junior High |
N/A |
272 |
N/A |
264 |
Thomas Edison Elementary |
268 |
N/A |
276 |
N/A |
Madison Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
East Prairie School District 73 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
East Prairie School District 73
3907 Dobson St.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-674-8213
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Gifted Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Summer School, Early Childhood, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Sports, Special Education, PTA, Before/After-School Care, Tutoring (Grades 4-8).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See tables below
Features: Outdoor Playground, Library, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Social Work, Nurse, Gifted/Talented, Library, Special Education, P.E., Guidance, Art, Music.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Career Education, Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 7-8), P.E., Art, Music.
Extras: After School Care, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular
: School Clubs, Sports, Band (Grade 4 & up), Chorus.Web Site Address: http://www.eps.n-cook.k12.il.us/VIEWER.FRAME
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
East Prairie Elementary |
K-8 |
440 |
440 |
34 |
29.6% |
70.4% |
14.6:1 |
$8,594 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
East Prairie Elementary District 73 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
260 |
273 |
257 |
302 |
350 |
333 |
19.9 |
24.1 |
26.6 |
School Averages |
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East Prairie Elementary |
260 |
273 |
257 |
302 |
350 |
333 |
19.9 |
24.1 |
26.6 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
East Prairie Elementary District 73 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
289 |
279 |
281 |
292 |
School Averages |
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East Prairie Elementary |
289 |
279 |
281 |
292 |
Skokie School District 73-5 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Skokie School District 73-5
8000 E. Prairie Rd.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-1220
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted Program, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, After-school Care (through the Skokie Park District), Computer Literacy, PTA, Counseling.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Guidance, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
McCracken Middle School
. 8000 E. Prairie Rd., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1220.Middleton Elementary. 8300 St. Louis Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1222.
Tripp Primary School. 8000 E. Prairie Rd., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1223.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Oliver McCracken Middle |
6-8 |
331 |
1,115 |
71 |
30.2% |
69.8% |
19.4:1 |
$7,640 |
John Middleton Elementary |
1-5 |
601 |
1,115 |
71 |
30.2% |
69.8% |
19.4:1 |
$7,640 |
Tripp Primary Learning Center |
PK-K |
183 |
1,115 |
71 |
30.2% |
69.8% |
19.4:1 |
$7,640 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Skokie District 73-5 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
260 |
261 |
246 |
292 |
306 |
353 |
19.1 |
25 |
27.9 |
School Averages |
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Oliver McCracken Middle |
N/A |
261 |
246 |
N/A |
306 |
353 |
N/A |
25 |
27.9 |
John Middleton Elementary |
260 |
N/A |
N/A |
292 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Tripp Primary Learning Center |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Skokie District 73-5 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
251 |
295 |
272 |
312 |
School Averages |
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Oliver McCracken Middle |
N/A |
295 |
N/A |
312 |
John Middleton Elementary |
251 |
N/A |
272 |
N/A |
Tripp Primary Learning Center |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Skokie School District 68 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Skokie School District 68
9440 Kenton Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-676-9000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, PTA, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Preschool Screening, Summer School, Early Childhood (tuition-based Pre-K/Child Care program for 3 & 4 year olds), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Before/After-School Care, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Library, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Guidance.
Curriculum (Junior High): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Industrial Arts, Home Economics.
Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before- & After School Car (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Some services provided in conjunction with the Niles Township Department of Special Education.
Extracurricular: Theater/Drama, Sports, School Clubs, Band (Grade 4 & up), Chorus & Orchestra ((Strings) - Junior High)).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.sd68.k12.il.us/
District Schools:
Old Orchard Junior High
. 9310 Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9010.Web Site Address
: http://www.sd68.k12.il.us/schools/orchard/orchard.htmlDevonshire Elementary
. 9040 Kostner Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9280.Highland Elementary. 9700 Crawford Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9380.
Stenson Elementary. 9201 Lockwood Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-967-9380.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Old Orchard Junior High |
PK,6-8 |
774 |
1,930 |
117 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.3:1 |
$8,288 |
Devonshire Elementary |
K-5 |
354 |
1,930 |
117 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.3:1 |
$8,288 |
Jane Stenson Elementary |
K-5 |
497 |
1,930 |
117 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.3:1 |
$8,288 |
Highland Elementary |
K-5 |
305 |
1,930 |
117 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.3:1 |
$8,288 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Skokie District 68 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
278 |
270 |
274 |
344 |
347 |
362 |
19.1 |
24.4 |
27 |
School Averages |
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Old Orchard Junior High |
N/A |
270 |
274 |
N/A |
347 |
362 |
N/A |
24.4 |
27 |
Devonshire Elementary |
284 |
N/A |
N/A |
384 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Jane Stenson Elementary |
267 |
N/A |
N/A |
306 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
Highland Elementary |
285 |
N/A |
N/A |
354 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Skokie District 68 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
286 |
273 |
299 |
300 |
School Averages |
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Old Orchard Junior High |
N/A |
273 |
N/A |
300 |
Devonshire Elementary |
287 |
N/A |
289 |
N/A |
Jane Stenson Elementary |
276 |
N/A |
293 |
N/A |
Highland Elementary |
301 |
N/A |
324 |
N/A |
Skokie Fairview School District 72 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Skokie Fairview School District 72
7040 Laramie Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-674-8213
School System Statistics
: 1 school in district. K - 8th. grades. 510 students enrolled. 41 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 13.3:1. 51.2% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 48.8% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,994.District-Wide Programs: Band, Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports (Intramural Program - Grades 3-8), Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 7-8), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores below.
Features: Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Library, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Fairview South Elementary |
PK-8 |
509 |
509 |
41 |
46.9% |
53.1% |
13.6:1 |
$8,393 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Skokie Fairview District 72 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.9 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
305 |
294 |
270 |
343 |
364 |
376 |
20.5 |
22.9 |
28.5 |
School Averages |
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Fairview South Elementary |
305 |
294 |
270 |
343 |
364 |
376 |
20.5 |
22.9 |
28.5 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Skokie Fairview District 72 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
294 |
299 |
307 |
311 |
School Averages |
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Fairview South Elementary |
294 |
299 |
307 |
311 |
Evanston C.C. School District 65 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.
Evanston C.C. School District 65
1314 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-492-5986
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood (Headstart - 1/2 day for 3 & 4 year olds, Full-Day Child Care for ages 2 1/2 - 5, and Family Focus: Family Resource program at Oakton Elementary School, 436 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, and at the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, 1960 Dempster St. in Evanston), Preschool Screening (through Services for Pre-Primary Age Children or SPPAC), Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language (Grades 6-8), Band, (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Grades 3-8, Optional - ExtraCurricular), Summer School, Math/Science Corridor Program, Outdoor Education (Camp Timber-Lee), Hot Lunch Program, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA.
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Social Work, Guidance (Middle School), Vocational Education (Middle School), Nurse.
Curriculum (Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Library, Creative Drama, Home Economics, Industrial Arts.
Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Math/Science Corridor Program.
PreK/K Activities: Art, Music, Science/Nature, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School, Before & After-School Care (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Behavior Disordered, Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus (Grade 4 & up for preceding three), Sports, School Clubs, Theater/Drama (Middle School for latter three).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/
District Schools
(Skokie grade schools only):Chute Middle School
. 1400 Oakton St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7892.Web Site Address
: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/chute_homepage_stuff/default.htmlHaven Middle School
. 2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7886.Nichols Middle School. 800 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7881.
Walker Elementary. 3601 Church St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.
Timber Ridge Magnet School. 3701 Davis St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.
Web Site Address
: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/evkhome/trms/M.L. King Lab School
. 2424 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7876.School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Chute Middle |
6-8 |
590 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Haven Middle |
6-8 |
603 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Nichols Middle |
6-8 |
585 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Walker Elementary |
K-5 |
403 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
K-8 |
657 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
K-8 |
339 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Evanston District 65 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
272 |
267 |
250 |
309 |
331 |
335 |
19.5 |
24.4 |
26.4 |
School Averages |
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Chute Middle |
N/A |
259 |
219 |
N/A |
309 |
287 |
N/A |
24.6 |
27 |
Haven Middle |
N/A |
280 |
261 |
N/A |
345 |
359 |
N/A |
23.9 |
26.4 |
Nichols Middle |
N/A |
269 |
268 |
N/A |
327 |
355 |
N/A |
24.3 |
26.2 |
Walker Elementary |
272 |
N/A |
N/A |
318 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
280 |
259 |
267 |
305 |
345 |
357 |
20.4 |
25.3 |
25.2 |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
267 |
248 |
243 |
335 |
354 |
335 |
21.3 |
24.4 |
27.4 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Evanston District 65 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
277 |
279 |
286 |
288 |
School Averages |
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Chute Middle |
N/A |
271 |
N/A |
278 |
Haven Middle |
N/A |
299 |
N/A |
311 |
Nichols Middle |
N/A |
257 |
N/A |
261 |
Walker Elementary |
280 |
N/A |
270 |
N/A |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
288 |
297 |
316 |
315 |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
258 |
270 |
292 |
278 |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. Paul's Lutheran School |
5201 Galitz St. |
847-673-5030 |
PreK - 8th |
$2310 |
St. Lambert School* |
8141 Kedvale Ave. |
847-675-3060 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1600 |
St. Peter School* |
8140 Niles Center Rd. |
847-673-0918 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1650 |
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School* |
7120 Laramie Ave. |
847-674-6533 |
PreK - 8th. |
$6000 |
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School |
4600 Main St. |
847-982-9191 |
PreK - 8th. |
$6500 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Cradles, Cribs, and Crayons |
9000 Kildare |
847-673-5060 |
6 weeks to 4 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$130- $150 |
Crossroads Campus |
4207 W. Main St. |
847-674-3333 |
6 weeks to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$97.50- $140 |
Mayer Kaplan J.C.C. Nursery School & Day Care Center |
5050 W. Church |
847-675-2200 |
2 to 11 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$1445 (SA, annual) |
Learning Lane Preschool |
5130 Touhy Ave. |
847-673-9222 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 11:30 |
$147 (2x), $203 (3x), $286 (5x) |
Oakton Community College Early Childhood Demonstration Center |
7701 N. Lincoln Ave. |
847-635-1441 |
3 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$159 |
Tiny Tot Preschool |
4346 W. Howard St. |
847-675-6619 |
15 months to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$80-$130 |
Sunburst Child Care Center |
4021 Dempster St. |
847-675-7030 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 -6:00 |
$120 (non toilet-trained); $110 (toilet trained), $130 (P) |
Kids' Time |
9215 Skokie Blvd., #9223 |
847-568-1232 |
2 to 10 |
9 AM-9:30 PM |
Hourly Rates: $4.50 |
Niles Township Congregation Preschool (Gan Yeladim) |
4500 Dempster St. |
847-675-4152 |
2 to 5 |
7:30 -6:00 |
$642 (monthly) |
Shining Star Learning Center |
4201 Main St. |
847-933-1288 |
6 weeks to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$165 (I, T), $140 (2), $130 (P) |
Skokie Park District Tot Learning Center/Preschool |
5251 Sherwin Ave. |
847-674-1508 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 -6:00 |
$165 (2); $144 (P) |
Swift Child Care |
8734 Bronx Ave. |
847-675-6040 |
2 to 10 |
7:00 -6:00 |
$100 (2); $95 (P) |
Niles Township Community Day Care Center |
5255 Main St. |
847-647-0185 |
3 to 5 |
7:30 -6:00 |
$145 Sliding scale fees for low- & moderate-income families. |
Recreation
Skokie Park District
4400 Grove St.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-674-1500
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Computer(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Ballet, Dance, Computers, Reading/Stories, Gymnastics, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Nature, Piano, Violin, Fitness, Karate, Cheerleading, Roller Skating, Wrestling, Flag Football, Tae Kwon Do, Theater, Sign Language, Ice Skating, Baseball, Softball, Football, Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Acting, Dance, Sign Language, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Computers, Pet Obedience Training, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Ice Skating, Swimming
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Tai Chi, Speakers, Bridge, Men's Group, Women's Group, Acting, Trips, Tours, Golf.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR).
Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.
Meyer Kaplan Jewish Community Center (JCC)
5050 W. Church St.
Skokie, IL 60077
847-675-2200
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Swimming, Theater, Cooking, Karate, Football, Softball, Open Gym(s).
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Bridge, Yiddish, Hebrew, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Chorus, Book Review, Jewish Studies, Finance Club, Creative Literature, Current Events, Fitness, Volleyball, Basketball, Racquetball, Open Gym(s).
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group.
Other Services: Preschool, Child Care.
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