Top Rankings
Queen Bee SD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,608 students in Queen Bee SD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Queen Bee SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,608 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Queen Bee SD 16 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#368 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
45%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,249 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,265 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,249
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,265
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Queen Bee SD 16 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Glenside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6112
Gr: 5-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Americana Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1629 President St
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6135
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1525 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 344-5600
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 344-5600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,608 students.
What is the rank of Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District is ranked #368 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
45% of Queen Bee SD 16 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Queen Bee SD 16 School District?
Queen Bee SD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Queen Bee SD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,265 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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