For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in District 50 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in District 50 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
605 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
District 50 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#761 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
10 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
532 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
88%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
65
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# 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 $19,334 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,656 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,334
$22,158
Spending / Student
$18,656
$21,406
Best District 50 Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J L Hensey Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Grades: 4-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District is ranked #766 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in District 50 Schools School District?
88% of District 50 Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is District 50 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,656 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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