Maercker School District 60

The Maercker School District 60 in Illinois is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Holmes Elementary School and Maercker Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Westview Hills Middle School). The district stands out for its high-performing schools, with Westview Hills Middle School and Maercker Elementary School consistently ranking in the top quartile of Illinois schools in their respective categories.

Westview Hills Middle School is a standout, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance, including 55.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 45% in Math, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also excels in science proficiency, with 55.9% of students scoring proficient or better on the ISA Science assessment. Maercker Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools and boasting impressive science proficiency, with 72.3% of students scoring proficient or better on the ISA Science assessment.

While the schools in the Maercker School District 60 face some socioeconomic challenges, with relatively high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the district has managed to maintain a consistent level of resource allocation, with similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools. The district's focus on academic excellence and equitable distribution of resources is commendable, and the standout performance of Westview Hills Middle School and Maercker Elementary School is a testament to the district's commitment to student success.