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District 50 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in District 50 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in District 50 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
586 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
District 50 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#774 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,961
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,261
$21,662
Best District 50 Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Grades: 4-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District is ranked #773 out of 864 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in District 50 Schools School District?
87% of District 50 Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District 50 Schools School District?
District 50 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is District 50 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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