Top Rankings
Signal Hill SD 181 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 291 students in Signal Hill SD 181 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Signal Hill SD 181 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), 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
291 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Signal Hill SD 181 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#465 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
45%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
35%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,598 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$7 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,168
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,598
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Signal Hill SD 181 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Signal Hill SD 181 School District?
Signal Hill SD 181 School District manages 1 public schools serving 291 students.
What is the rank of Signal Hill SD 181 School District?
Signal Hill SD 181 School District is ranked #467 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Hill SD 181 School District?
45% of Signal Hill SD 181 School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Signal Hill SD 181 School District?
Signal Hill SD 181 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Signal Hill SD 181 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,598 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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