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Northbrook Junior High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Northbrook, Illinois · Northbrook SD 28
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students621
Student:Teacher8.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch5%
Title INo
Northbrook Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
621
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
5%-48.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Northbrook Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Northbrook, Illinois. The school enrolls 621 students. It is part of the Northbrook SD 28 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNorthbrook SD 28
County17031
CityNorthbrook
ZIP60062
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172898003040

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment621
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.5%
Black / African American13.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native77.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
13.8%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %5%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)