Top Rankings
Breese ESD 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in Breese ESD 12 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 Breese ESD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
607 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Breese ESD 12 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
#149 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,035
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,731
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Breese ESD 12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 4th St
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Breese Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Gr: 3-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breese ESD 12 School District?
Breese ESD 12 School District manages 2 public schools serving 607 students.
What is the rank of Breese ESD 12 School District?
Breese ESD 12 School District is ranked #149 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Breese ESD 12 School District?
85% of Breese ESD 12 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breese ESD 12 School District?
Breese ESD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Breese ESD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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