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Depue USD 103 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 324 students in Depue USD 103 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Depue USD 103 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
324 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Depue USD 103 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#708 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
87%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
11%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,278 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,620
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,278
$21,244
Best Depue USD 103 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Depue High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant St
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Depue USD 103 School District?
Depue USD 103 School District manages 2 public schools serving 324 students.
What is the rank of Depue USD 103 School District?
Depue USD 103 School District is ranked #717 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Depue USD 103 School District?
87% of Depue USD 103 School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Depue USD 103 School District?
Depue USD 103 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Depue USD 103 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,278 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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