Top Rankings
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 201 students in Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#446 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,975 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,129 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,975
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,129
$21,244
Best Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Grand Chain Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Joppa North Ave
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38?
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 manages 2 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38?
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 is ranked #475 out of 864 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38?
87% of Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38?
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,129 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in Public Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.
