For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 722 students in River Grove SD 85-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in River Grove SD 85-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
722 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Grove SD 85-5 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
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
53%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% White
39%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,540 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$14 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,494
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,540
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best River Grove SD 85-5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District manages 1 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District is ranked #428 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.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
53% of River Grove SD 85-5 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Grove SD 85-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,540 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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