District 50 Schools

304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571-3104
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in District 50 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in District 50 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
577 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

District 50 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#774 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
50%
(2022-23)
19.8%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
16%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
87%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,697 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$11 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,019
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,697
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best District 50 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Gr: PK-3 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to District 50 Schools?
District 50 Schools manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of District 50 Schools?
District 50 Schools is ranked #770 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in District 50 Schools?
87% of District 50 Schools students are White, 6% 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?
District 50 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is District 50 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,697 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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