Top Rankings
Benjamin SD 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 students in Benjamin SD 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Benjamin SD 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
638 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Benjamin SD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
14%
6%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
28%
# Black Students
27 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
373 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
70
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,781 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,451 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,781
$21,964
Spending / Student
$22,451
$21,218
Best Benjamin SD 25 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1041 Evergreen Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 876-7810
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 876-7810
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District manages 2 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District is ranked #152 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin SD 25 School District?
59% of Benjamin SD 25 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Benjamin SD 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,451 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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