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2 schools in Avoca SD 37

Illinois · 566 students · 2 cities

Avoca SD 37 in Illinois runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 566 students (an average of 283 per school).

4-year change in Avoca SD 37

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
566
-138 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Avoca SD 37 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
566#489 of 508#8,903 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#412 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
8.4:1#1 of 506#33 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Avoca SD 37

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 736 to 566 students (down 23%) and from 72 to 67 full-time teachers (down 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Avoca West Elem SchoolGlenviewElementaryKG-05313
Marie Murphy SchoolWilmetteMiddle06-08253

About Avoca SD 37

Avoca SD 37 runs 2 public schools across Illinois, collectively enrolling roughly 566 students.

On the school-mix side, Avoca SD 37 comprises 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Per-school enrollment averages around 283 in this district, lower than the Illinois typical of 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 20%: 704 students in SY 2020-21 versus 566 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Avoca SD 37 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Avoca SD 37 run?
Avoca SD 37 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 566 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Avoca SD 37?
Avoca SD 37 includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Avoca SD 37?
Avoca West Elem School is the largest public school in Avoca SD 37 by enrollment, with approximately 313 students.
What grade levels does Avoca SD 37 serve?
Avoca SD 37 serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 2 schools.
What cities does Avoca SD 37 serve?
Avoca SD 37 operates schools in Glenview, Wilmette across Illinois.