Top Rankings
Salt Creek SD 48 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 3 public schools serving 499 students in Salt Creek SD 48 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 Salt Creek SD 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
499 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salt Creek SD 48 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
#258 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,216 is higher 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 $30,403 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,216
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,403
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Salt Creek SD 48 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17w160 16th St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Gr: 2-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
John E Albright Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Gr: 5-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District manages 3 public schools serving 499 students.
What is the rank of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District is ranked #252 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
57% of Salt Creek SD 48 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salt Creek SD 48 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,403 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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