Timber Ridge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
Looking beyond what is, to what is possible.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)4%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)31%
26%
Black
(19-20)8%
17%
White
(19-20)49%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Timber Ridge School often compared to?
Timber Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miner School, Kirk School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Timber Ridge School?
88 students attend Timber Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Timber Ridge School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Timber Ridge School part of?
Timber Ridge School is part of Nw Suburban Special Education Org School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School after Spring Recess
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students (if no emergency days are used)
June 02, 2026 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Staff (if no emergency dates are used)
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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