Norridge School District 80


Summary:

Norridge School District 80 is home to two high-performing elementary schools - J Leigh Elementary School and J Giles Elementary School. Both schools consistently rank among the top 25% of their respective grade levels in Illinois, with J Giles Elementary being particularly impressive as a top 25% middle school. The schools demonstrate strong academic outcomes, with students outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

J Giles Elementary School stands out for its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years and exceptional 8th grade ELA proficiency of 66.2%, well above the state average of 49.9%. Meanwhile, J Leigh Elementary School impresses with its 3rd grade students scoring 48.3% proficient in ELA and 52.5% proficient in Math, significantly outpacing the state averages. Both schools maintain similar free/reduced lunch rates around 44%, suggesting they are effectively addressing the needs of their student populations.

While the schools generally perform at a high level, there are some areas for improvement. The math proficiency at J Giles Elementary lags behind J Leigh Elementary and the district average, indicating a potential disparity in math instruction or resource allocation between the two schools. Additionally, the difference in per-student spending between the schools may contribute to this performance gap and warrants further analysis. Overall, Norridge School District 80 is home to two exceptional elementary schools that provide a quality education to their students.

District Detail

 8151 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL 60706-3136

 (708) 583-2068

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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