Avoca School District 37

The Avoca School District 37 in Illinois is home to two exceptional schools that consistently rank among the top in the state. Avoca West Elementary School and Marie Murphy School have both earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing them in the top 4% of elementary and middle schools in Illinois, respectively.

Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that far exceed the state averages. Avoca West Elementary School boasts proficiency rates ranging from 56.9% to 83.1% in ELA and 61% to 68% in Math, while Marie Murphy School's proficiency rates range from 75.3% to 90.1% in ELA and 45.5% to 82.1% in Math. These impressive results are complemented by low chronic absenteeism rates, with both schools performing better than the state average.

The Avoca School District 37 appears to invest heavily in its schools, with Avoca West Elementary School and Marie Murphy School spending $24,649 and $25,048 per student, respectively, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools maintain favorable student-teacher ratios, with Avoca West Elementary School at 8.5 and Marie Murphy School at 10.3, suggesting that students receive more individualized attention and support. Overall, the data indicates that the Avoca School District 37 is providing a high-quality education to its students, with two exceptional schools that have consistently demonstrated excellence in academic performance.