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Nippersink SD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in Nippersink SD 2 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 Nippersink SD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nippersink SD 2 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
#197 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
n/a
16%
Showing 2004–2022. View full 22-year historical data
% White
84%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,412 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,437 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Spending
$23 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,412
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,437
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
Best Nippersink SD 2 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2018 Main Street Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Nippersink Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10006 N Main St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nippersink SD 2 School District?
Nippersink SD 2 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of Nippersink SD 2 School District?
Nippersink SD 2 School District is ranked #184 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nippersink SD 2 School District?
84% of Nippersink SD 2 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nippersink SD 2 School District?
Nippersink SD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Nippersink SD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,437 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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