The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in English language arts. The lowest is 75% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Westmoor Elem School
Westmoor Elementary School serves the full span of early grades, from pre-K through fifth grade, in Northbrook, an affluent North Shore suburb roughly a short drive north of Chicago. The school sits within Northbrook School District 28, a well-resourced suburban district that serves a predominantly white, Asian-inflected residential community with strong parental engagement and a history of stable academic performance.
The student body at Westmoor reflects the neighborhood's composition. About three-quarters of enrollment are white students, with a substantial share who are Asian; smaller portions identify as two or more races or Hispanic; and very few students in the school are Black or American Indian. Data on students from low-income households or those learning English as an additional language were not available in the sources provided, so a parent seeking to understand the school's approach to economic or linguistic diversity would benefit from asking the district directly. The enrollment is small to moderate for the grade band, distributed across seven grades.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Westmoor's proficiency results are strong across tested grades. In English language arts, students in fourth and fifth grades show particularly high proficiency, with most students meeting or exceeding state standards; third grade shows solid performance as well. Mathematics proficiency is slightly lower, particularly in fourth grade where one in four students did not reach proficiency, but third and fifth grades show sound results. In the one science test given, at fifth grade, proficiency is above three-quarters of students. Across these tested subjects and grades, Westmoor ranks in the top quartile when compared to other schools in Cook County, a positioning that reflects consistent above-median performance.
The school participates in District 28's curriculum choices, which shape what and how students learn. The district adopted Bridges in Mathematics for elementary grades several years ago, a program emphasizing problem-solving and number sense; families curious about this specific approach to math instruction may want to review the curriculum materials or speak with teachers about how it unfolds in the classroom. The state's assessment system changed cut scores this year, so direct year-to-year comparison of these results is not possible, but the 2024-25 snapshot shows Westmoor students performing well by current standards.
The broader context for families considering Westmoor is significant. In April 2025, the district's voters approved a substantial bond for facilities improvements across four schools, including Westmoor. The plan includes infrastructure upgrades at the school, with construction anticipated to begin in summer 2026 and continuing over multiple years. This means families enrolling now should expect ongoing building activity and renovation work during their children's time at the school, though also the benefit of modernized facilities and likely improved accessibility and safety systems. The bond carries a lasting property-tax obligation, so it is part of the long-term financial picture for homeowners in the district.
Northbrook itself is a car-dependent residential village with significant corporate presence and high home values. Civic life centers on a small walkable downtown around Shermer and Meadow Roads, where the Metra station provides commuter rail access to Chicago. A major redevelopment of the Northbrook Court mall site into mixed-use residential and retail is underway, with housing construction slated to begin in 2026, so the community is in the early stages of demographic and physical change.
For families drawn to Westmoor, the school offers solid academic performance, a resource-rich district context, and a community of families with strong purchasing power and educational engagement. The school's early-grade focus means no graduation data or high school pathways apply. Special education enrollment counts and English learner enrollment were not available, so families with students needing specialized services may want to request those specific metrics and support details from the school or district. The current academic snapshot is one of competent teaching and strong student outcomes in a setting that is being actively invested in through new construction and modernization.
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