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La Salle ESD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 906 students in La Salle ESD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Salle ESD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
906 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Salle ESD 122 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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
34%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
53%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,485 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,337
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,485
$21,244
Best La Salle ESD 122 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District manages 2 public schools serving 906 students.
What is the rank of La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District is ranked #830 out of 844 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle ESD 122 School District?
53% of La Salle ESD 122 School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Salle ESD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,485 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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