Northbrook School
Mendota, IL · Mendota CCSD 289 · Grades PK - 8
384th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Northbrook School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northbrook School 384th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Northbrook School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Northbrook School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 481 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 52.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.4% | 40.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Northbrook School
Typical home value $180K in zip 61342 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Northbrook School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Paw Paw Junior High SchoolPaw Paw CUSD 271 · 11.6 mi away258th of 685
ELA 51% - 1Lincoln Jr High SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 15.2 mi away644th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 5Parkside Middle SchoolPeru ESD 124 · 15.5 mi away363rd of 685
ELA 57% · Math 30% - 5Amboy Jr High SchoolAmboy CUSD 272 · 15.6 mi away376th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 6Washington Elem SchoolOglesby ESD 125 · 18.5 mi away339th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 5Serena Middle SchoolSerena CUSD 2 · 20.7 mi away375th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 33% - 3Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 22.2 mi away501st of 685
ELA 46% · Math 20% - 4Logan Jr High SchoolPrinceton ESD 115 · 22.2 mi away435th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northbrook School in?
Northbrook School is part of the Mendota CCSD 289 district in Mendota, Illinois.
Is Northbrook School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northbrook School 384th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northbrook School?
White 53%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 3%, Black 3% (481 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northbrook School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61342 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.