Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District

500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424-6316
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 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 is 1 public school serving 142 students in Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
142 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#441 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
20-29%
28%
20-29%
30%
30-39%
50%
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,873 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,937 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,873
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,937
$21,244

Best Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District manages 1 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District is ranked #440 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
91% of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,937 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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