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Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,708 students in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
4,708 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#737 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,824 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
27%
# Black Students
1,661 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
123 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
3%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,315
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,255
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,063
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,075
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,634 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,208 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,634
$22,162
Spending / Student
$26,208
$21,409
Best Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4100
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Proviso West High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6400
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #33.
Proviso East High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 202-1610
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 202-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,835 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,708 students.
What is the rank of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District is ranked #750 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
60% of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,208 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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