Joliet PSD 86 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,396 students in Joliet PSD 86 School District. Joliet PSD 86 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Joliet PSD 86 School District are Eisenhower Academy, T E Culbertson Elementary School and Forest Park Individual Ed School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Joliet PSD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Joliet PSD 86 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (815) 740-3196 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 21 Schools | 4,237 Schools |
| # of Students | 11,396 Students | 1,991,027 Students |
| # of Teachers | 692 Teachers | 127,285 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Joliet PSD 86 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #763 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 37% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 12 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 47 Students | 101,185 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 6,862 Students | 521,894 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 60% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 2,640 Students | 334,408 Students |
| % Black Students | 23% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,266 Students | 956,262 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2,078 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 569 Students | 69,651 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 460 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,182 | 131,781 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,170 | 137,164 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,185 | 139,494 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,224 | 145,006 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,237 | 148,167 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,326 | 150,672 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,270 | 149,061 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,150 | 148,598 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,192 | 150,375 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 158,615 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 154,545 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 149,814 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,165 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,065 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $184 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $172 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,165 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,065 | $17,733 |
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Joliet PSD 86 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Eisenhower Academy Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%406 Burke DrRank:10/Top 1%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Grades: 1-5 | 240 students
- Rank: #22.T E Culbertson Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%1521 E Washington StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
Grades: K-5 | 344 students
- Rank: #33.1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
- Rank: #44.1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Grades: 6-8 | 1,170 student
- Rank: #55.Washington Junior High & Academy Program Math: 20% | Reading: 24%402 Richards StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Grades: 6-8 | 829 students
- Rank: #66.Gompers Junior High School Math: 17% | Reading: 18%1501 Copperfield AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Grades: 6-8 | 879 students
- Rank: #77.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%2651 Glenwood AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Grades: K-5 | 456 students
- Rank: #88.Dirksen Junior High School Math: 13% | Reading: 22%203 S Midland AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: 6-8 | 707 students
- Rank: #99.Woodland Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 16%701 3rd AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Grades: K-5 | 431 students
- Rank: #1010.Carl Sandburg Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%1100 Lilac LnRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Grades: K-5 | 393 students
- Rank: #1111.M J Cunningham Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 15%500 Moran StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Grades: K-5 | 572 students
- Rank: #1212.Taft Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 11%1125 Oregon StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Grades: K-5 | 429 students
- Rank: #1313.Isaac Singleton Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 12%1451 Copperfield AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5 | 628 students
- Rank: #1414.Lynne Thigpen Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 16%207 S Midland AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Grades: K-5 | 657 students
- Rank: #1515.Pershing Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 15%251 N Midland AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Grades: K-5 | 588 students
- Rank: #1616.A O Marshall Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 11%319 Harwood StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Grades: K-5 | 485 students
- Rank: #1717.Sator Sanchez Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 10%1101 Harrison AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Grades: K-5 | 784 students
- Rank: #1818.Edna Keith Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%400 4th AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
- Rank: #1919.Farragut Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 7%701 Glenwood AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Grades: K-5 | 682 students
- Rank: #2020.Thompson Instructional Center Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%1020 Rowell AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Grades: K-8 | 56 students
- Rank: #2121.303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Grades: PK-K | 342 students
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