Top Rankings
South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 students in South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
73 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Wilmington CCSD 74 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
#251 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
100%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,822 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,438
$25,132
Spending / Student
$21,822
$24,168
Best South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Wilmington Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 Fifth Ave
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District?
South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District manages 1 public schools serving 73 students.
What is the rank of South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District?
South Wilmington CCSD 74 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District?
100% of South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District?
South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is South Wilmington CCSD 74 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,822 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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