Top Rankings
Mount Prospect SD 57 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,105 students in Mount Prospect SD 57 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mount Prospect SD 57 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,105 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Prospect SD 57 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#180 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
71%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,603 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,262
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,603
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mount Prospect SD 57 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lions Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Council Trl, Lions Park
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Gr: 2-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St, Lincoln Midd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Gr: 2-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Gr: PK-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Prospect SD 57 School District?
Mount Prospect SD 57 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,105 students.
What is the rank of Mount Prospect SD 57 School District?
Mount Prospect SD 57 School District is ranked #188 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect SD 57 School District?
71% of Mount Prospect SD 57 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Prospect SD 57 School District?
Mount Prospect SD 57 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Prospect SD 57 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,603 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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