Top Rankings
Berwyn South SD 100 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,048 students in Berwyn South SD 100 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Berwyn South SD 100 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Berwyn South SD 100 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#659 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,537 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
28%
# Black Students
164 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
262 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
9%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
255
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
282
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
274
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
312
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
327
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
315
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
308
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
337
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,124 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,541 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,124
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,541
$21,244
Best Berwyn South SD 100 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Clinton Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pershing Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6537 37th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Piper School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2435 Kenilworth Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Komensky Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cuyler Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3016 Ridgeland Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Emerson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6539 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berwyn South SD 100 School District?
Berwyn South SD 100 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,048 students.
What is the rank of Berwyn South SD 100 School District?
Berwyn South SD 100 School District is ranked #632 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn South SD 100 School District?
83% of Berwyn South SD 100 School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berwyn South SD 100 School District?
Berwyn South SD 100 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Berwyn South SD 100 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,541 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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