Top Rankings
East Moline SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,641 students in East Moline SD 37 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 East Moline SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,641 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Moline SD 37 School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#772 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
27%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
30%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
31%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,929 in this school district is less 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 $21,305 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$56 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,929
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,305
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best East Moline SD 37 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Bowlesburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2221 10th St
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2947
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2947
Gr: K-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Gr: 5-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Gr: K-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,641 students.
What is the rank of East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District is ranked #768 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Moline SD 37 School District?
31% of East Moline SD 37 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Moline SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,305 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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