Top Rankings
Salem SD 111 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 949 students in Salem SD 111 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 Salem SD 111 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
949 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem SD 111 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
#188 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,479 in this school district is less 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 $18,431 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,479
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,431
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Salem SD 111 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District manages 2 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District is ranked #197 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem SD 111 School District?
89% of Salem SD 111 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salem SD 111 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,431 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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