Maercker School District 60

What Maercker School District 60 does

Maercker School District 60 is a public K-8 school district operating in southeastern DuPage County, Illinois, serving the communities of Westmont, Clarendon Hills, and Willowbrook. The district delivers education through four physical sites: an Early Childhood Blended Preschool (ages 3-5), Holmes Primary School (K-2), Maercker Intermediate School (3-5), and Westview Hills Middle School (6-8). Service scope spans early childhood development, K-8 general education, a Dual Language immersion program (Spanish-English, expanding toward grade 3), an MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework for academics/behavior/attendance, a PBIS behavioral support system, a Kindergarten Leap summer transition program, and extracurricular programs including state-champion chess and cross country teams. Technology stack includes district-issued 1:1 student devices, a green-screen production studio, a 3D printing lab, and integrated platforms such as Skyward Family Access (student information/registration), CLEAR (residency verification), Safe2Help (anonymous safety reporting), Visitor Aware, and a mobile app launched in 2024 via Apptegy.

The district is funded primarily through local property taxes (79% of revenue), with state (8%), federal (5%), and other local (8%) sources making up the balance under Illinois' evidence-based funding formula. Approximately 80% of operating expenditures are allocated to salaries and benefits, and the district maintains a fund balance of roughly 25-30% of revenue per board policy. Resident families access enrollment directly through online registration, with a discounted early-bird fee window (April 1-30). Auxiliary fee streams include $360/month blended preschool tuition for tuition-paying spots, transportation fees for K-8 students, and registration fees that carry credit-card processing surcharges after May 1. Capital investment has historically been financed through voter-approved referenda, including a $28 million bond approved in March 2018 for Holmes Primary and Westview Hills Middle renovations. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education under Superintendent Dr. Sean Nugent and CSBO Patrick King, with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

Maercker School District 60

Legal name

Maercker School District 60

Website

https://maercker.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Maercker School District 60 is a public K-8 school district in southeastern DuPage County, Illinois, serving resident families across four sites (preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8) funded primarily through local property taxes with a Dual Language program and MTSS/PBIS support frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Dual language immersion
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, revenue comes primarily from local property taxes (79%), with additional funding from State of Illinois (8%), federal government (5%), and other local sources (8%). Illinois uses evidence-based funding formula.
2. Student Registration Fees: Registration fees charged to families, with discounted rates during early registration period (April 1-30). Standard fees apply after May 1 including credit card processing fees.
3. Preschool Tuition: Tuition-based preschool spots at $360 per month (September to May) for blended program. 40 tuition-free spots available through Preschool for All program.
4. Transportation Fees: Bus fees assigned in July with payment required before bus assignments released in August. Available for K-8 students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Maercker School District 60 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools in southeastern DuPage County, Illinois: an Early Childhood Blended Preschool, Holmes Primary School (K-2), Maercker Intermediate School (3-5), and Westview Hills Middle School (6-8). The district delivers comprehensive public education services including general academics, Dual Language immersion, social-emotional and MTSS support, PBIS behavioral framework, preschool programming (tuition-free Preschool for All and tuition-based blended), mental health referrals through ReferralGPS, technology integration via 1:1 devices, and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Maercker School District 60 is a public school district operating four schools in southeastern DuPage County, Illinois: Early Childhood Blended Preschool, Holmes Primary School (K-2), Maercker Intermediate School (3-5), and Westview Hills Middle School (6-8). The district's product portfolio centers on educational services delivered through a network of accredited schools, supplemented by specialized programs including the Preschool for All tuition-free program, Dual Language Program, Kindergarten Leap transition program, MTSS Framework for student support, and PBIS for behavioral interventions. The district also offers a mobile application for community access to district information. All schools work within the MTSS Framework and PBIS systems, with the Early Childhood program serving as the foundation for the district's educational continuum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Blended Preschool Play-based preschool program at Holmes School serving students ages 3-5 with blended classrooms for general education and special needs students, taught by certified early childhood teachers with paraprofessional support.
• Preschool for All Program State-funded tuition-free preschool program offering 40 spots (20 AM, 20 PM) for District 60 residents to provide high-quality early childhood education access. Achieved Silver Circle of Quality recognition from ExceleRate Illinois in its first year.
• Holmes Primary School Elementary school serving grades K-2, focusing on foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and technology integration through dedicated media specialists. Located in Clarendon Hills, IL.
• Maercker Intermediate School Elementary school serving grades 3-5, offering the Dual Language program, comprehensive academics, and preparation for middle school transition. Located in Westmont, IL.
• Westview Hills Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, offering comprehensive academics and extracurricular activities including chess team, cross country, basketball, band, and Future Problem Solvers program. Located in Willowbrook, IL, celebrating 50th anniversary in 2025-26.
• Kindergarten Leap Program Summer transition program for incoming kindergarten students held two weeks before school starts, teaching school routines and social skills while providing orientation for both students and families. Achieved 88% attendance with approximately 80 incoming kindergarten students.
• Dual Language Program Bilingual education program offering instruction in both English and Spanish, available for incoming kindergarten students with limited spaces via lottery, expanding to grade 3.
• Maercker D60 Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing access to district documents, events, news updates, and emergency notifications for families and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Champion Cross Country Team - first state championship in school and district history
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ReferralGPScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Partnership launched September 2021 connecting students and families to mental health care in the community. Provides free treatment search system with filtering by insurance, specialty, languages, gender, and location. Includes Care Navigation concierge service to help families find appropriate providers and schedule appointments. District uses grant funds to support the partnership. Since launch, approximately 600 treatment searches conducted and 140+ families utilized the program.
• Maercker PTAcoreOthersParent Teacher Association supporting all three schools with approximately 200 members. Funds student enrichment programs, curriculum support, equipment, field trips, and events. Annual Cultural Fair attracts 1,200+ visitors. Spends approximately $35 per student each school year.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Neighboring DuPage County K-12 public district. While it serves grades 9-12 rather than K-8, it is the natural feeder and operates in the same southeastern DuPage County market, competing for the same family base on academic reputation and programming.

Direct peers

• Gower School District 62: Adjacent K-8 public school district serving portions of Willowbrook and Burr Ridge in DuPage County. Operates with a similar K-8 footprint, serves overlapping communities, and competes directly with Maercker for resident families.
• Lisle School District 202: K-8 (with some K-12) public district in nearby Lisle, Illinois. Comparable suburban DuPage-area K-8 model with similar PTELL funding mechanics and family demographic base.
• Downers Grove Grade School District 58: Larger K-8 public district in Downers Grove, DuPage County. Directly comparable K-8 model serving similar suburban Illinois families, with a similar PTELL-constrained funding base and comparable community-funded programming model.
• Clarendon Hills School District 58: Small K-8 public district headquartered in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. One of the closest geographic peers to Maercker given overlapping community boundaries and similar suburban K-8 operating model.
• Center Cass School District 66: Adjacent K-8 district in Downers Grove area of DuPage County. Comparable suburban Illinois K-8 structure, similar funding profile under PTELL, and overlapping family draw with Maercker.
• Westmont School District 201: Public K-12 district serving Westmont, Illinois. Direct geographic overlap with Maercker's Westmont footprint and competes for the same resident families on programming and academic outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Klein Independent School District: Large Texas public K-12 district. Comparable K-12 public school operating model including bond-funded construction, 1:1 device programs, and Dual Language offerings, but at a much larger scale and different state funding regime.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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