A
Very Good
90/100

Nettle Creek Elem School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8820 Scott School Rd, Morris, IL 60450
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
78
Students
enrolled
7.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%78/1001.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 4% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (+11 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -4 pts, math +4 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +7 pts, math +8 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8820 Scott School Rd
City Morris
ZIP Code 60450
District 1727930
NCES School ID 172793002957
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60450

Understanding the community around Nettle Creek Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,295
Per Capita Income $42,335
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $255,600
Median Rent $1,108
Owner-Occupied 65.7%
Renter-Occupied 34.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nettle Creek Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 78
Teachers (FTE) 11.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nettle Creek Elem School?
Nettle Creek Elem School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nettle Creek Elem School?
Nettle Creek Elem School has 78 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1.
What grades does Nettle Creek Elem School serve?
Nettle Creek Elem School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nettle Creek Elem School receive per student?
Nettle Creek Elem School receives $20,314 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nettle Creek Elem School in 60450 ▼
Avg Home Value
$319,079
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,352
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
34.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026