RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

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Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Reviews From Schools in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 03, 2024
I was a student from 2016-2022 in my five years attend Brooks, I have gained a lot of trauma and super sensitive hearing from all the yelling by the teachers. My parents and I couldn’t move because we... More
Review for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 25, 2024
This school needs better staff members, even in the office. They discriminate against the students and at this point promotes violence. The principal and definitely the assistant principal plays a... More
Review for Tyler Elementary School
Current student
March 06, 2023
I'm a student here in huntley. This School has its ups and downs. the teachers are mostly nice, there are some Ok teachers but, other than that this is a pretty good school. they have this thing... More
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