Top Rankings
Thornton SD 154 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 is 1 public school serving 249 students in Thornton SD 154 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Thornton SD 154 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
249 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thornton SD 154 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
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
46%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
17%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,743 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,486
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,743
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Thornton SD 154 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolcott School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District manages 1 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District is ranked #530 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton SD 154 School District?
46% of Thornton SD 154 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton SD 154 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,743 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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