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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 632 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 37% 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
4,408 Schools
# Students
632 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Benjamin SD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 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
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
80 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
27%
# Black Students
22 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
397 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
63%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
63
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,016 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,665 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,016
$21,914
Spending / Student
$22,665
$21,170
Best Benjamin SD 25 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District manages 2 public schools serving 632 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin SD 25 School District?
Benjamin SD 25 School District is ranked #151 out of 845 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 Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin SD 25 School District?
63% of Benjamin SD 25 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 3% 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 11:1, 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 $22,665 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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