Highlights from Strategic Plan Data Retreat: Falling Achievement, Fewer Inputs

Data from the district show test scores are trending the wrong way, with dropping proficiency rates across the board and average to poor growth rates.–

Our students are also getting fewer instructional inputs compared to other New Trier feeder schools: larger class sizes, less instructional time on math + ELA, less spending, and more teacher absences.

Growth in Wilmette’s Elementary MAP Scores 2019-2021

What share of students are meeting their growth targets? How does growth in Wilmette elementary schools compare to growth in other high-achieving schools? How do our 4 elementary schools compare with each other?

This information is available due to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to District 39.

Growth in Highcrest & Wilmette Junior High School MAP Scores 2019-2021

What share of students are meeting their growth targets? How does growth in Wilmette compare to growth in other high-achieving schools?

This information is available due to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to District 39.

Concerns about Wilmette Schools, February 2020

Prior to COVID-19, data analysis revealed 3 primary performance concerns in Wilmette Schools.

1. English/Language Arts growth was low & performance was declining.

2. Performance at the Junior High was sharply declining.

3. Wilmette’s performance compares unfavorably to many other North Shore districts.