Top Rankings
Butler SD 53 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 445 students in Butler SD 53 School District.
Public Schools in Butler SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
445 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Butler SD 53 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 926 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
235 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
53%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
7 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
173 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
39%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
31
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,791 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,573 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,791
$22,162
Spending / Student
$39,573
$21,409
Best Butler SD 53 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brook Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Butler Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2801 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Forest Gate Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District manages 3 public schools serving 445 students.
What is the rank of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District is ranked #4 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler SD 53 School District?
53% of Butler SD 53 School District students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Butler SD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,573 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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