Top Rankings
Benjamin SD 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 646 students in Benjamin SD 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Benjamin SD 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
646 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benjamin SD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
16%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,156 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,568 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,156
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,568
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Benjamin SD 25 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1041 Evergreen Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 876-7810
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 876-7810
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District manages 2 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District is ranked #145 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin SD 25 School District?
57% of Benjamin SD 25 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Benjamin SD 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,568 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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