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District 90 in the News - Archive 2003-2004


District 90 is The Best of the Best Academically in Illinois ! ! ! (Based on the 2003 IL State Report Card Data Source) -

See SchoolSearch, for comprehensive, objective reports on Illinois school systems:

* The top 10 school districts (academically) serving elementary students:

School District

City

County

Per Pupil Exp

%

River Forest School Dist 90

River Forest

Cook

$9,390

43.57

Sunset Ridge School Dist 29

Northfield

Cook

$12,589

42.77

Gowler School Dist 62

Willowbrook

DuPage

$ 10,516

42.03

Kenilworth School Dist 38

Kenilworth

Cook

$ 10,444

40.68

CC School Dist 181

Hinsdale

DuPage

$ 9,524

39.31

Lincolnshire-Prairie View SD 103

Lincolnshire

Lake

$ 10,062

38.40

Winnetka School Dist 36

Winnetka

Cook

$ 10,627

38.21

Butler School Dist 53

Oak Brook

DuPage

$ 13,405

37.22

Winnetka School Dist 39

Winnetka

Cook

$ 8,124

37.01

Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 30

Northbrook

Cook

$ 12,326

36.87

* The academic standing is based on the overall average 3rd, 5th & 8th grade ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) percentages of reading, math, & writing - level 4. Level 4 is the highest standards level of ISAT. The Illinois State Range of the Overall 3rd, 5th & 8th Grade Average ISAT Percentage is 1.06 (lowest) - 43.57 (highest) & the Illinois State Average for this percentage is 13.50


Tyra Manning says she's ready for a new challenge FOREST LEAVES - May 19, 2004

Survey gives top grades to District 90 FOREST LEAVES - Feb. 18, 2004

Roosevelt students build, launch own Mars rovers FOREST LEAVES - Feb. 18, 2004

District 90 checks progress toward accountability goals FOREST LEAVES - Feb. 11, 2004

District 90's spring break returns to March for '05- Forest Leaves [02-04-04]

State, federal officials hear local educators - Forest Leaves [12-03-03]

District 90 proposes $10.9 million tax levy - Forest Leaves [10-29-03]

New educators on staff at District 90 schools - Forest Leaves [09-10-03]

Early childhood education group making strides - Forest Leaves [08-13-03]

Dist. 90 community remembers former superintendent Sugden - Forest Leaves [06-04-03]

Manning to retire at end of 2003-04 - Forest Leaves [05-28-03]

Schools keep close eye on security of buildings - Forest Leaves [05-14-03]

Dist. 90 board faces challenges - Forest Leaves [04-09-03]

Story time a good time for students - Forest Leaves [03-19-03]

Parents explore Dist. 90 at recent open house - Forest Leaves [02-05-03]

 
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