Urbana 116 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Urbana 116 School District, serving 4,547 students. Urbana 116 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Public schools in Urbana 116 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Urbana 116 School District are Leal Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Yankee Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Urbana 116 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (217) 384-3636 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,547 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 340 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Urbana 116 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #685 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 39 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 249 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 641 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 1,688 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,508 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 33% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 13 Students | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 409 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 9% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 322 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 351 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 347 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 360 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 340 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 353 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 348 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 333 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 317 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 290 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 339 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 316 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 292 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 238 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $18,002 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $82 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $74 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,002 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,180 | $17,733 |
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Urbana 116 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Leal Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%312 W Oregon St10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5 | 407 students
- Thomas Paine Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1801 James Cherry Dr10
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5 | 328 students
- Yankee Ridge Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2102 S Anderson St10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5 | 339 students
- Urbana High School Math: 21% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1002 S Race St10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12 | 1,185 student
- Urbana Middle School Math: 15% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1201 S Vine St10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
- M L King Junior Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1108 Fairview Ave10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: K-5 | 307 students
- Wiley Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1602 S Anderson St10
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5 | 274 students
- Dr Preston L Williams Junior Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2102 E Washington St10
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5 | 445 students
- Urbana Early Childhood Center2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Grades: PK | 322 students
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