Top Rankings
East Moline SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,616 students in East Moline SD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Moline SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,616 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
East Moline SD 37 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
#783 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
123 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
678 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
28%
# Black Students
789 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
30%
16%
# White Students
839 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
32%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
141
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
276
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
278
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
248
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
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 $21,094 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,403 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,094
$21,990

Spending / Student
$20,403
$21,244

Best East Moline SD 37 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Moline Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3555 19th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bowlesburg Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2221 10th St
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2947
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2947
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Glenview Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Grades: 5-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #55.
Wells Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,616 students.
What is the rank of East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District is ranked #779 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Moline SD 37 School District?
32% of East Moline SD 37 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Moline SD 37 School District?
East Moline SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Moline SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,403 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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